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Women in GIS Networking Groups
Web sites with information specifically regarding peer support for women in GIS.
Haboobs in the United States
Haboobs, also known as convectively-driven dust storms, are intense, large-scale dust storms that occur in arid regions in the United States.
Mapping Coastal Ecosystem Change
A collaboration initiative, called coastTrain, helps to provide data so that scientists can better address challenges coastal regions face.
Using Ancient DNA to Reconstruct Past Ecosystems
Two-million-year-old DNA from Greenland's permafrost reveals a rich ancient ecosystem, including mastodons, showing past climate impacts and adaptation.
Mapping Trees During Planting
STA Logger, developed by TerraLab, can be fitted with tree planters to map the location of newly planted trees.
Geography Facts About the World’s Largest Active Volcano
Hawaii's Mauna Loa is the world's largest subaerial volcano as well as the world's largest active volcano.
Lake Effect Snow
Lake effect snow can occur when dry, cold air moves across a vast lake with warm waters, resulting in a snowfall event.
Walking Cane Maps
Walking cane maps, first created in 1893, featured retractable maps in cane handles. These souvenirs combined practicality with novelty.
License to Travel: A Cultural History of the Passport | Geography Book Review
More anecdotal than history, License to Travel is both an engaging and instructive book.
Triple Divides in the United States
A triple divide is a point on Earth where water from that location can potentially travel into three different watersheds.
Dams in the United States
There are dams in all 50 U.S. states and over 91,000 dams in all.
Heatwaves are Affecting Rivers in the United States
Heatwaves are having an impact on rivers in the United States.
History of Artificial Coral Reefs
Researchers have found success in using submerged ships and other artificial structures to help build coral reefs.
The Map Myth of Bermeja Island
For hundreds of years, cartographers mapped Bermeja Island off the coast of Mexico, but no evidence has been found to prove its existence.
Mapping Long-term Land Use Change with Remote Sensing Data
Discover how remote sensing technology is used to map land use changes, providing valuable insights into environmental impacts and aiding conservation efforts.
Should Maps Include a North Arrow? Exploring the Debate
Do all maps need a north arrow?
Geography of Kansas
Flat expanses, badlands, rolling hills, cuestas, and canyons shape Kansas' geography.
GIS Data: A Look at Accuracy, Precision, and Types of Errors
What are the types of error found in GIS data? This article reviews the difference between accuracy and precision and explains the most common types of error found in GIS data.
Geography of Coral Reefs
Learn about how coral reefs are formed, their growth, distribution, and the looming threats they face from environmental changes.
Using Geospatial Technologies to Map Hurricane Response
Using satellite data and artificial intelligence, researchers have developed a way to rapidly map hurricane destruction.
How To Create Contours in ArcGIS Pro from LIDAR Data
This ArcGIS Pro tutorial shows how to add LIDAR data from the National Map to ArcGIS Pro and create topography contours.
Geography Definitions Related to Water
Listed here are geography terms related to water bodies such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.
Mapping Bee Populations: Understanding Distribution and Conservation
Scientists use spatial science to monitor bee populations and address declines caused by insecticides, habitat loss, and climate change.
GIS and Spatial Interpolation Methods
The use of spatial interpolation methods in GIS have proven vital from areas such as public health to interpreting weather patterns.
How to Measure “Land Use Mix” using Entropy in Maptitude
This article discusses Maptitude's "Land Use Mix" add-in. Municipalities utilize land use mix calculations to measure service access.
Mapping Forest Resources
Machine learning, satellite imagery, and data on forest ecology can be brought together to create better information for resource managers by mapping forest resources.