noun
heat island phenomenon; heat island effect
Refers to the urban heat island effect, where city areas are warmer than surrounding rural areas due to human activities and materials.
ヒートアイランド現象の対策として、屋上緑化が進められている。
Rooftop greening is being promoted as a measure against the heat island phenomenon.
都市
In urban areas, nighttime temperatures are less likely to drop due to the heat island effect.