Heat island

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-003089",
  "term": "Heat island",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "An area with air temperatures measurably greater than that of its surroundings. Urban areas form \"heat islands\".",
  "synonyms": [
    "urban heat island"
  ],
  "subject": "Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "urban areas",
    "air pollution",
    "temperature"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Schwarz, Charles F.; Thor, Edward C.; Elsner, Gary H. 1976. Wildland planning glossary. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-13. Berkeley, Calif.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "isla de calor"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/heat-island/"
}