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Category Archives: Land Cover
Why Cities are Warmer than the Countryside
(This continues from the previous posting, which compares surface temperatures at two cities to the surrounding areas.) 2. Why are cities warmer than their surroundings? First, cities have much more concrete,asphalt and other man-made materials. When sunlight hits these surfaces, … Continue reading
Posted in Air Temperature, Atmosphere, Climate, Earth System Science, Land Cover
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Looking at the Seasons from Space
By the calendar, Spring in the Northern Hemisphere began on 21 March. At our house, we heard the first robins singing on 27 February. Snow is still possible in Colorado for a few more months, but the air temperatures are, … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Land Cover, Seasons and Biomes
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