Investigating Heat Islands
Urban heat islands make cities hotter than surrounding areas. This interactive module investigates heat, land cover, environmental data, and geospatial maps to understand climate impacts, human-built environments, and community resilience.
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Topics
- urban heat island
- heat islands
- climate science
- GIS
- geospatial data
- land cover
- surface temperature
- city planning
- environmental justice
- extreme heat
- climate resilience
- data analysis
- sustainability