Lämpösaarekeilmiö
Lämpösaarekeilmiö, often translated as urban heat island effect, refers to the phenomenon where metropolitan areas are significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas. This temperature difference is most pronounced at night, but can also be observed during the day. The primary drivers of this effect are the modification of the land surface and the release of heat by human activities.
Urban surfaces, such as asphalt and concrete, absorb and retain more solar radiation than the vegetation and
The consequences of the urban heat island effect can be varied. Increased energy consumption for cooling in