Preferred Term:
heat island
Definition:
An area with air temperatures measurably greater than that of its surroundings. Urban areas form "heat islands".
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- urban heat island
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/225061
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