A marine heat wave in the Mediterranean is combining with a powerful heat dome to cause Europe to swelter under a brutal early summer heat wave.

Europe is battling scorching heat as a marine heat wave in the Mediterranean Sea cause great panic in several countries.As the planet warms up more each year, the pattern of heat waves continues, with the ocean heat playing a role in

The heat wave that has blanketed much of Europe is expected to linger over the continent this week, driving up temperatures and offering little reprieve.