Study of the August 2010 heat event in Cyprus
Date Issued
2013
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-29172-2_38
Abstract
An intense heat wave lasting for several days occurred in Cyprus
during August 2010. Record high surface air temperatures were monitored.
The aim of this study is to present the intensity and spatial extent of this event for
four major districts, based on the analysis of MODIS Aqua satellite images along
with surface air temperature data. Emphasis was given in the estimation of the
urban heat island intensity and the differences from the respective mean intensity
for August 2002–2008.
during August 2010. Record high surface air temperatures were monitored.
The aim of this study is to present the intensity and spatial extent of this event for
four major districts, based on the analysis of MODIS Aqua satellite images along
with surface air temperature data. Emphasis was given in the estimation of the
urban heat island intensity and the differences from the respective mean intensity
for August 2002–2008.