Heat Vulnerability Index Mapping: A Case Study of a Medium-Sized City (Amiens)

Urbanization, anthropogenic activities, and social determinants such as poverty and literacy rate greatly contribute to heat-related mortalities. The 2003 strong heat wave (Lucifer) in France resulted in catastrophic health consequences in the region that may be attributed to urbanization and other...

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Main Authors: Aiman Mazhar Qureshi, Ahmed Rachid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Climate
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/10/8/113