Concrete and asphalt can make cities significantly warmer than the surrounding countryside
Dense urban environments built with concrete and asphalt act as giant heat sponges, making city centers significantly hotter than the nearby rural countryside.
The urban heat island effect occurs because materials like asphalt and concrete absorb solar radiation during the day and release it slowly at night. In cities like Ankara, this can lead to microclimates where temperatures are 2 degrees Celsius higher than in surrounding natural areas.
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