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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.
World’s Largest Freshwater Wind Farm
The world's largest freshwater wind farm is the 89-turbine installation in Lake Ijssel located south of the Wadden Sea in the Netherlands.
Potential Collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A new study predicts that the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) could potentially collapse within this century.
How to Use the Suitability Modeler in ArcGIS Pro
Learn how to use the suitability modeler in ArcGIS Pro to map out suitable areas given a set of criteria.
Mapping Building Heat Using Remote Sensing
Startup Satellite Vu launched the first of a satellite constellation to measure building heat signatures in high resolution.
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.
When Did the Anthropocene Begin?
The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch defined by the significant influence of human activity on Earth's ecosystems and geology.
Five Basic Types of Sand Dunes
Sand dunes are mounds, hills, or ridges of sand built by wind. Learn about the five basic types of sand dunes.
GIS and Map Contests
Current map and GIS related competitions listed in order of the competition deadline.
Groundwater Pumping Is Shifting Earth’s Axis
Researchers have found that the enormous amount of groundwater being pumped is changing the Earth’s tilt and increasing sea level rise.
How Remote Sensing and GIS Are Improving Wildfire Forecasting
Advances in GIS, satellite imagery, and AI are helping scientists forecast where wildfires are most likely to ignite, spread, and produce hazardous smoke.
R Packages for Spatial Analysis
Looking for R spatial packages? Listed here is a brief look some of the spatial packages in R that are available.
El Niño Has Arrived
After a triple dip of La Niña conditions spanning three years, researchers have officially declared the onset of El Niño on June 8, 2023.
Where Should You Ask Your GIS Questions?
Here are some excellent resources for you to get peer assistance for your GIS related questions.
Causes of Wildfires in the United States
Every year, thousands of wildfires rage across the United States, consuming millions of acres.
Wildfire Smoke From Canada is Affecting Parts of the United States
Smoke from the June 2023 Canadian wildfires is affecting the Midwest and northern regions of the United States.
Why Sierra Nevada Forests Are Becoming Climate Mismatched
Scientists found that many Sierra Nevada conifer forests are no longer suited to today's climate, increasing the risk of long-term forest decline.
How to Perform Location Allocation Analysis in ArcGIS Pro
This ArcGIS Pro tutorial uses hospital and fire station GIS data to analyze services areas and location allocation.
Chaparral in California
Chaparral ecosystems in California are characterized by dense shrubs and rocky terrains and span from maritime zones to mountain slopes.
Blue Carbon Explained
Blue carbon is the carbon captured and stored by the world's oceanic and coastal ecosystems.
Certification in GIS
GIS certification is a professional credential that validates an individual's proficiency in using and understanding geographic information systems.
Geography of Vultures in the United States
Discover where turkey vultures, black vultures, and California condors live across the United States and what shapes their distribution.
Cities are Changing Cloud Formations
Researchers looked at cloud patterns over urban areas for 447 cities in the United States using satellite imagery.
Basic Uses of GIS
What are the basic uses of GIS? This article reviews some of the most common and basic users of GIS including mapping data, proximity analysis, buffers, cluster mapping, and querying a geographic area for features.
Scurry Zones Around California Shrubs
Scurry zones are areas of low-lying vegetation that form a ring about some shrubs in Northern California near grasslands.
Examples of Absolute and Relative Location
Here are some examples of the same location described as a relative location and an absolute location.