Canada’s ‘heat dome’ may have killed 100 million marine life claims study
More than 100 million sea creatures are feared to have died due to ‘heat domes’ in Canada. This has been claimed by a team of experts from the University of British Columbia. Marine biologist Christopher Harley, a member of the team, said, ‘We are assessing the loss of marine life due to the ‘heat dome’. The coastline in Canada is more than 100 km. The ecosystem has been severely affected by extreme temperatures. In fact, last week the ‘Heat Dome’ wreaked havoc in western Canada and the northwestern US.’
Due to this the temperature in these areas had gone above the record 49 degrees. Whereas in June-July, the temperature here is only below 17 degrees. An area of high pressure in the atmosphere due to the ‘heat dome’ prevents the air below from escaping. A dome-like situation is created. This dome moves the air downward. This increases the temperature. Due to the high temperature, the forests of Canada also caught fire.
500 in Canada, 140 people died in America
Heat domes have killed more than 500 people in the British Columbia region of Canada. Whereas in America, about 140 people have died. More damage has been done in Oregon and Washington of America.
