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Urban Heat Island Effect: Causes and Consequences
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What is the Urban Heat Island Effect?
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The phenomenon where urban areas are significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas
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The Urban Heat Island Effect is the phenomenon where urban areas are significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas. This is due to a combination of factors, including the presence of buildings and pavement, which absorb and release heat, and the lack of vegetation, which helps to cool the air.