Western U.S. Heat Wave Ends After Record Duration and Intensity
• Western U.S. heat wave ends after setting over 1,500 temperature records across 11 states.
• Driven by a 'heat dome,' temperatures soared 20-30°F above average, with Climate Shift Index reaching '5' in 29% of the country.
• Scientists attribute the heat wave's intensity to climate change, exacerbating water shortages and impacting agriculture.
Heat wave ends, leaves record temperatures
The recent heat wave in the Western United States has concluded, leaving behind a legacy of record-breaking temperatures and significant environmental impacts.
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