
In the summer of 2025, a brutal heatwave swept across 17 U.S. states — killing over 19,000 people and pushing America’s infrastructure to the breaking point.
This was no ordinary summer. It was the deadliest climate event in U.S. history.
In this episode of Why It Fell, we break down how Heat Dome Omega formed, how the power grid collapsed, and how a failure of preparation turned heat into catastrophe.
⚠️ What caused the disaster?
🔥 Who was most at risk?
💡 And could it happen again — even worse?
This is the story of the 2025 heatwave — and how it changed everything.
📌 Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:30 – The Heat Dome
1:30 – The Collapse
3:00 – A Systemic Failure
4:15 – The Aftermath
5:45 – Will We Be Ready Next Time?
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