Intensity of Urban Heat Islands in Tropical and Temperate Climates

Nowadays, most of the Earth’s population lives in urban areas. The replacement of vegetation by buildings and the general soil sealing, associated with human activity, lead to a rise in cities temperature, resulting in the formation of urban heat islands. This article aims to evaluate the intensity...

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Main Authors: Margarete Cristiane de Costa Trindade Amorim, Vincent Dubreuil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Climate
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/5/4/91