A heat dome is a weather event that happens when very hot air becomes trapped in the atmosphere, like being covered by a lid or cap. This occurs when high-pressure air stays in one place for an unusual amount of time, stopping air from rising and rain from forming. This trapping of hot air can be influenced by factors such as unusual ocean temperatures and the effects of a La Niña.
This is a partial list of temperature events that have been called heat waves, arranged in the order they happened.
The Philippines has five types of climates: tropical rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical, and oceanic (the last two are found in higher-altitude areas). The country usually has high temperatures, very humid air, and receives a lot of rainfall. There are two seasons in the Philippines: the wet season and the dry season, which depend on how much rain falls.
Flooding in Jakarta happens on the northwest coast of Java, at the mouth of the Ciliwung River on Jakarta Bay. Jakarta Bay is a part of the Java Sea. Flooding in this area has occurred many times, including in 1996, 1999, 2007, 2013, 2020, 2025, and 2026.
Climate change is an important problem in Bangladesh. The country is among the most at risk from climate change effects. In the 2020 Climate Risk Index by Germanwatch, Bangladesh ranked seventh among countries most affected by climate-related disasters between 1999 and 2018.
Climate change is a serious problem in the Marshall Islands. Like many countries with islands that are close to sea level, the Marshall Islands is at risk from rising sea levels and other effects of climate change. The atoll and capital city of Majuro are especially at risk, and these challenges have major effects on the country’s people.
Climate change poses serious risks to the long-term livability of Tuvalu, an island nation with a land area of 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) and an average elevation of less than 2 meters (6.6 feet) above sea level. The highest point, Niulakita, reaches about 4.6 meters (15 feet) above sea level. Threats from climate change include rising sea levels, stronger tropical cyclones, higher temperatures, and droughts.
A living shoreline is a newer method for stopping shoreline erosion and protecting marsh areas. Unlike traditional structures like bulkheads or seawalls, which can make erosion worse, living shorelines use natural elements to create better protection. These natural features help soak up wave energy and reduce erosion.
A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows mainly in coastal areas with salty or brackish water. Mangroves grow in warm, tropical climates, usually near coastlines and tidal rivers. They have special features that help them take in extra oxygen and remove salt, allowing them to survive in conditions that harm most plants.
Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) is a national non-profit organization that works to protect and restore estuaries across the United States. Estuaries are special coastal areas where rivers meet the ocean, and they support a wide variety of plants and animals. RAE is based in Washington, D.C., and has staff in Seattle, Colorado, and Florida.