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Corn Sweat’ Deepens Sweltering Weeklong Heat Dome Scorching Millions in U.S.
"Corn Sweat" Intensifies Record-Breaking U.S. Heat Wave A dangerous heat dome fueled by Midwest corn crops is scorching over 200 million Americans, with temperatures topping 100°F (38°C) in 30 states. The phenomenon, dubbed "corn sweat," occurs when cornfields release moisture through evapotranspiration—a natural process where plants emit water vapor. Combined with a heat dome trapping […]