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High Pressure Systems and Heat Waves
07:45 - 14:22 (06:36)
A high pressure system settling over a region and pushing air downward prevents hot air from rising, causing heat waves to intensify and continue for prolonged periods of time.
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Heat waves kill more people per year than all other natural disasters combined or all but hurricanes in a very large region, happening slowly over the course of days, and making it hard to track the fatalities.
07:45 - 10:58 (03:13)
Heat Waves
Summary
Heat waves kill more people per year than all other natural disasters combined or all but hurricanes in a very large region, happening slowly over the course of days, and making it hard to track the fatalities.
ChapterHigh Pressure Systems and Heat Waves
EpisodeHeat Waves!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
High pressure systems and heatwaves occur when a large mass of hot air settles over a region and prevents the warm air from rising, creating intense heat without breezes.
10:58 - 14:22 (03:23)
Weather
Summary
High pressure systems and heatwaves occur when a large mass of hot air settles over a region and prevents the warm air from rising, creating intense heat without breezes. This phenomenon occurs when the jet stream slows down and allows the high pressure front to move in and remain stagnant.