World Geography
What is the name given to describe the characteristic warmth of both the atmosphere and surfaces in cities compared to their surroundings?
An urban heat island is the name given to describe the characteristic warmth of both the atmosphere and surfaces in cities (urban areas) compared to their (non-urbanized) surroundings. The heat island is an example of unintentional climate modification when urbanization changes the characteristics of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere.
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