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Mapping Tornado Tracks with Satellite Data
Researchers used satellite imagery and remote sensing to map tornado tracks.
How the Earth’s Terminator Changes With the Seasons
The Earth's terminator is the shifting boundary dividing day and night as a result of our planet's rotation and its position relative to the Sun.
How to Use ArcGIS Pro to Determine the Population Impacted by Air Pollution
Learn to estimate air pollution's impact on people with geospatial methods using ArcGIS Pro and data from Toxic Release Inventory, Worldpop, and ArcGIS Hub.
Free Ways to Learn QGIS
If you want to start learning how to use QGIS, a free and open source GIS software package, there are some excellent free resources out there.Â
Green View Index for QGIS
Green View Index is a QGIS plugin that uses street-level imagery to measure the amount of vegetation visible to the human eye.
Using Open GIS Data to Map Public Urban Green Spaces
Learn how OpenStreetMap and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery are combined to accurately identify public urban green spaces for GIS analysis and planning.
Snowmelt is Starting in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains
Due to colder weather and more strong atmospheric rivers, the 2023 Sierra Nevada snowpack levels in California are significantly above average.
Networking in GIS: Peer-to-Peer Support in the GIS Community
List of peer-to-peer resources that GIS professionals can tap into for assistance with their technical queries and to connect with others in the field.
Painted Lady Butterflies Have the World’s Longest Known Migration
Learn how painted lady butterflies complete the world's longest known butterfly migration, traveling up to 9,000 miles between Europe and Africa.
Sargassum in the Atlantic Ocean Reaches a New Spring High
Researchers using remote sensing data from NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites have measured the largest ever March density in the Great Sargassum Belt.
GIS for Local Government: Economic Development and Site Selection
This GIS tutorials shows how to use Maptitude in the municipal government sector for economic development and site selection.
Mapping Snowpack and Forecasting River Rise in California
Measuring snow and forecasting snowmelt effects on river rise is important for planning for California's water needs and to mitigate flooding.
GIS for Local Government: Public Works
This article by Stewart Barry and Brett Lucas describes an application of Maptitude in the municipal government sector for public works.
Wildlife Conservation in the Face of Climate Change: The Importance of Protected Areas
Protected areas are important for providing refuge to amphibians and reptiles impacted by climate change.
How California’s Ancient Tulare Lake Reappears
Tulare Lake used to be the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.
Which Country Has the Most Time Zones?
Find out which country has the most time zones and how many countries in the world have at least two time zones.
Learn GIS for Free
There are a few online options to learn GIS for free. Take advantage of resources that provide you access to free courses from some of the world's best universities and institutions.
How to Learn GIS
There are many ways to learn GIS. Listed here are guides to learn GIS in a classroom, online, or through self-guided methods.
Finding the Right GIS Program
Choosing the right GIS educational program to set you on the right path towards a GIS career, so be sure to consider all your options before making a decision.
What is the Difference Between a Sea and an Ocean?
A look at the geographic definitions of oceans and seas.
Types of Map Projections
Map projections are used to transform the Earth's three-dimensional surface into a two-dimensional representation.
Why Salt Flats Have a Honeycomb Pattern
Recently published research explains the scientific reason behind the honeycomb shapes found in salt flats.
Dissolve Features Based on Attribute in QGIS
This GIS tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to dissolve features in QGIS based on an attribute field.
Oceans Produce Half of the World’s Oxygen
The oceans produce over half of the oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere, making them a vital source of oxygen for life on our planet.
GIS for Local Government: Public Safety
This GIS tutorial from Maptitude shows users how to map out crime and demographics.
A to Z Geography: United States
The geography of the United States is diverse, featuring rugged mountains, arid deserts, dense forests, and expansive coastlines.