Data collected for the last 25 years link deforestation and the use of heat-absorbing materials with oddities such as severe morning weather. Stepping back to get a closer view - Scientists at the Global Hydrology and Climate Center will use Landsat 7 images to better understand the phenomenon of urban heat islands. Students to learn what's hot at Earth Day celebration - Open house at Global Hydrology and Climate Center on April 22 will have 5th graders learning from 2nd graders and everyone learning something new about planet Earth. Science From Space - 1998 Earth Sciences Highlights including hurricanes, lightning, urban heat islands, and more. Cities Getting Ready for Next Heat Wave - Results applied from Urban Heat Island Pilot Project .
Baton Rouge shines in heat from urban development.
NASA scientists will measure thermal radiation from growing cities by flying an instrument-laden Lear jet over Baton Rouge, Sacramento, and Salt Lake City.