What has caused the UK's heatwave?

Most of Europe is right now baking in a so-called "heat dome" - conditions a bit like a pizza oven, which are scorching Spain, France, Italy, Greece and beyond.

Meanwhile, temperatures in the UK could soar to a rare 34C (93.2F) - meaning it could be hotter than Mexico, Barbados and Jamaica.

But what is it, how is it formed and why now?

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