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Physical Geography
With changes in temperature due to climate change, researchers looking at 24 years of radar data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have found that migrating birds were more likely to arrive at certain stops earlier than they would have twenty years ago. Using satellite imagery, researchers have found that subnival vegetation, the vegetation that grows between the treeline and snowline, is increasing in spatial extent around the Mount Everest and Himalaya area. Spring Bird Migration Happening Earlier for Some Birds
Plant Life is Expanding in the Area around Mount Everest
Human Geography
To cope with ever-changing agricultural needs and conditions, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (or NASS) uses data from Landsat to monitor crops in the contiguous United States.Monitoring Crop Production Via Satellite
Maps and GIS
With half of the methane emissions originating from human activities, researchers from NASA wanted to map out point-source emitters in California to understand where the highest volume of methane emissions occur. A new discussion forum has been launched to promote “the making, circulation, use and preservation of maps from the ancient to the contemporary period.” Mapping Out California’s Methane Emissions
H-Maps Launched to Discuss Maps
