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Heat Island Effect Glossary

Description:

Scientific concepts related to heat island mitigation

Publishing Organization:

Office of Air and Radiation

Last Update:

February 9, 2009

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Search Terms (Contains): heat island

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	Urban Heat Island Effect	Definition: The urban heat island effect is a measurable increase in ambient urban air temperatures resulting primarily from the replacement of vegetation with buildings, roads, and other heat-absorbing infrastructure. The heat island effect can result in significant temperature differences between rural and urban areas.

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