Bring out the causes for the formation of heat islands in the urban habitat of the world.
Points to Remember: Increased impervious surfaces (concrete, asphalt) Reduced vegetation cover Anthropogenic heat generation Building geometry and material properties Meteorological factors (wind patterns, solar radiation) Urban canyon effect Introduction: Urban heat islands (UHIs) are a significant environmental challenge in global urban areas. A UHI is a metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding … Read more