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The Relationship between Urban Heat Islands and Social Vulnerability
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What is an urban heat island?
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An area of a city that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas
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Urban heat islands are areas of a city that 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 re-emit heat, and the lack of vegetation, which helps to cool the air.