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news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-15

UNAM Explains Why "Heat Islands" Intensify City Temperatures

The UNAM has clarified that urban "heat islands" are not a meteorological phenomenon, but rather a consequence of city growth patterns. These areas experience more intense temperatures due to urban development, impacting local climate.


Las islas de calor no es un fenómeno meteorológico sino que responde a la forma en la que han crecido las ciudades

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