Only State… Geography Facts
Here are some interesting geography facts that are unique to individual U.S. states and do not occur in any other state.
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Geography Basics
Florida’s Largest Open Water Estuary
Maps and Cartography
Cartopareidolia: Seeing People and Animals in Maps
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Geography Basics
Sado Island: An Example of Tripartite Geography
Glaciology
Understanding Glacier Grounding Lines
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Pan Sharpen Landsat Imagery in QGIS
Glacial Flour Makes Some Lakes Turquoise
Glacial flour, the fine dust created as glaciers move over land, turns lakes a turquoise color by reflecting blue and green light.
Hydroclimate Whiplash: the Impact on California Wildfires
Hydroclimate whiplash – the rapid swing between drought and heavy precipitation – plays a role in the increasing intensity of California wildfires.
Understanding Glacier Grounding Lines
Grounding lines are the boundaries where glaciers and ice sheets transition from resting on solid ground to floating on seawater.
Increased Light Pollution in the Arctic
Satellite data shows rising Arctic nighttime lights, driven by growing industrial activity in oil, gas, and infrastructure.
The Rise of Proglacial Lakes
Glacial retreat in Alaska’s Yakutat Foreland has fueled rapid growth of proglacial lakes, doubling their size in 40 years as seen in Landsat imagery.
The Recreational Value of Nature and Wildlife
Measuring the economic benefits of wildlife and outdoor areas supports conservation with tools like the NPS Visitor Spending Effects.
These Two Countries are Separated by 2.4 Miles and 21 Hours
There exists a geographic point where two of the largest countries in the world are only separated by a 2.4 miles but are 21 hours apart.