Urban heat island effect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-029293",
  "term": "Urban heat island effect",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "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.",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Heat Island Effect Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/urban-heat-island-effect/"
}