I WONDER - How Are Heat Waves Caused?

The video tutorial explains the causes of heat waves, highlighting natural factors like high pressure systems and slow-moving weather patterns that trap hot air. It also discusses human-induced factors such as the urban heat island effect, where cities become hotter than rural areas due to materials like concrete and asphalt that absorb heat.

What are the main atmospheric conditions that contribute to the formation of a heat wave?

How do slow-moving weather patterns affect the temperature in a region during a heat wave?

In what ways can human activities contribute to the occurrence of heat waves?

Explain the urban heat island effect and its impact on local temperatures.

What materials in urban areas contribute to the heat-absorbing properties that lead to higher temperatures?