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A shaded relief map highlighting Alaska and the lower 48 states with the surrounding countries muted with a semitransparent white overlay.

Only State… Geography Facts

Caitlin Dempsey

Here are some interesting geography facts that are unique to individual U.S. states and do not occur in any other state.

A satellite imager of an anvil cloud formation over the ocean.

Satellite Imagery of Clouds

Caitlin Dempsey

Listed here are different clouds formations as seen on satellite imagery.

A view of a wetland with marshes on either side of a body of water.

Water on Earth

Caitlin Dempsey

Earth holds trillions of tons of water, mostly in oceans. Only 2.5% is freshwater, primarily found in glaciers, groundwater, lakes, and rivers.

Dominant institutions in the field in North America include well-known programs at the University of California Santa Barbara, Ohio State University, University at Buffalo, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Figure: GIS faculty working in North American institutions based on whether they earned their doctoral degrees in North America or in other regions, Kang & Chen, 2025.

Where are GIS Professors Hired From?

Caitlin Dempsey

Researchers analyzed GIS faculty hiring data to identify geographic patterns influencing job placement.

A collage of satellite images showing various agricultural patterns.

Types of Agricultural Patterns Visible from Space

Elizabeth Borneman

Agricultural landscapes, when viewed from space, reveal distinct patterns shaped by historical practices, local geography, and technological influences.

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