Urban effects

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009928",
  "term": "Urban effects",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Modifications to local weather and climate caused by the presence of urban areas. These effects include the urban heat island, altered precipitation patterns, reduced wind speeds, increased turbulence, and changes in air quality. The magnitude of these effects depends on city size, morphology, and regional climate.",
  "see_also": [
    "Urban heat island",
    "urban climate"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/urban-effects/"
}