Articles
Defining How Much of the World is Covered by Forests
Caitlin Dempsey
With no universal definition, mapping and comparing forest coverage around the world is challenging.
Glacial Flour Makes Some Lakes Turquoise
Caitlin Dempsey
Glacial flour, the fine dust created as glaciers move over land, turns lakes a turquoise color by reflecting blue and green light.
Geography Printables
Caitlin Dempsey
GeographyFun features maps, crosswords, and word searches for educators, students, and geography enthusiasts who love exploring the world through words.
Deep Space Mapping of Saharan Dust Height
Caitlin Dempsey
Researchers used four years of measurements from a deep space satellite to calculate the average monthly heights of Saharan dust clouds.
Hydroclimate Whiplash: the Impact on California Wildfires
Caitlin Dempsey
Hydroclimate whiplash - the rapid swing between drought and heavy precipitation - plays a role in the increasing intensity of California wildfires.