Latest Geography Articles
Automatic Digitizing of Imagery Using QGIS
This QGIS tutorial takes you step-by-step through the process of automatically digitizing building footprints using the Mapflow plugin and OpenStreetMap aerials.
Marine Spatial Planning Index
The goal of marine spatial planning (MSP) is to balance ocean space use and environmental protection.
X is Longitude, Y is Latitude
Here are some simple strategies for remembering that X is longitude and Y is latitude in GIS.
Geography of Interest
California’s Wet Winter Brought Back an Ancient Lake
After an exceptionally wet California winter, the once-vanished Tulare Lake reemerges, reclaiming a portion of its historic expanse.
Where to View the Milky Way in the United States
Wilderness areas and national parks, particularly in the western half of the United States, are excellent places to observe the night sky.
Geography of Giant Sequoias
Giant sequoias are one of the longest lived tree species, with the oldest giant sequoia living an estimated 3,400 years.
Geography of U.S. Lakes
Within its borders, the United States is home to a vast wealth of lakes.
How to Use ArcGIS Pro to Map Urban Heat Islands
This ArcGIS Pro tutorial demonstrates how to assess urban heat in a region.
Barrier Islands in the United States
Barrier islands are narrow stretches of land that run parallel to coastlines.
Geography Basics
How Many Countries Are There?
The answer to the question of how many countries there are in the world remains a question with many different possible answers.
What is Map Reading?
Map reading (also sometimes written as map-reading) is the act of interpreting or understanding the geographic information portrayed on a map.
Basic Geographic Concepts
Listed here are the basic geographic concepts for geographic understanding and inquiry. Â When looking at the geography of an area, what are some of the…
United States Geography
Largest Dome Volcano in the World
Lassen Peak is the world’s largest dome volcano with a height of 10,457 feet (3,187 meters).
Fog Sipping Coastal Redwoods
The tallest trees in the world, the coastal redwood trees of Northern California have a remarkable ability to use fog as a source of moisture.
Timing Mismatch is Resulting in Fewer Birds
A study has found that shifts in the timing of spring seasons, linked to climate change, are impacting bird breeding patterns and leading to less offspring.
2023 Wildfires in the Western United States
So far in early August of 2023, the wildfire season in the western United States has not been as intense as prior years when a years-long drought was raging.
Florida’s Burmese Python Invasion
The introduction of the Burmese Python into Florida has resulted in the decline of many native mammals in the Florida Everglades.
Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Discover the highest point in each U.S. state.
Chaparral in California
Chaparral ecosystems in California are characterized by dense shrubs and rocky terrains and span from maritime zones to mountain slopes.
Geography of Vultures in the United States
The United States is home to three species of vultures: turkey vulture, black vulture, and the California condor.
California’s Wet Winter Brought Back an Ancient Lake
After an exceptionally wet California winter, the once-vanished Tulare Lake reemerges, reclaiming a portion of its historic expanse.
Geography of Extremes
Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Discover the highest point in each U.S. state.
The Highest 11 Mountains in the United States
Learn about the highest 11 mountains in the United States.
The Lowest Point in Every U.S. State
This article takes a look at the lowest elevation point in every state in the U.S.
The World’s Highest-Dwelling Mammal Found Atop of the World’s Second-Largest Active Volcano
Scientists were able to document that the yellow-rumped leaf-eared mouse (Phyllotis xanthopygus rupestris) is the world’s highest-dwelling mammal.
What is the Largest Island in the Pacific Ocean?
New Guinea is the largest island in the Pacific Ocean.
The World’s Highest Concentration of Hoodoos
Hoodoos are tall, thin rock spires that occur all around the world.
Physical Geography
Microforest projects use the Miyawaki method fast-track the growth of dense, biodiverse forests, aiming to achieve full growth in 20-30 years. NEMO and TEMPO are two scientific endeavors aimed at producing hourly air pollution maps of the United States. Here are some ways you can determine the difference between the common raven (Corvus corax) and the American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos).
Benefits of Microforests
Mapping Air Pollution in the United States
What is the Difference Between a Crow and a Raven
Human Geography
More anecdotal than history, License to Travel is both an engaging and instructive book. New England is a geographic region in the northeastern tip of the United States that contains six states. Cities like London and New York City have a long history of paving over rivers.
License to Travel: A Cultural History of the Passport | Geography Book Review
Which States are Part of New England?
Lost Underground Rivers
Maps and GIS
This ArcGIS Pro tutorial uses hospital and fire station GIS data to analyze services areas and location allocation. The Green View Index employs street-level imagery to measure the amount of vegetation visible to the human eye. Satellite imagery like Sentinel-2 can help map green spaces. Using OpenStreetMap (OSM) can help to distinguish public and private green spaces.
How to Perform Location Allocation Analysis in ArcGIS Pro
Green View Index for QGIS
Using Open GIS Data to Map Public Urban Green Spaces
Geography Books
This book sets out, in some nine chapters, both the ‘turbulent’ journey of that one species living 3.7 billion years ago to the 8.7 million today and the human activity threatening that biodiversity. Talking at the Gates by James Campbell is a biography of James Baldwin, one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century. Set in Hawaii and with a champion surfer as its central character, “Under the Wave at Waimea” introduces us to the global geography of surfing.
Review | Extinctions: Living and Dying in the Margin of Error
Review | Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin
Review | Under the Wave at Waimea