Time-lapse Photo of the International Space Station Passing in Front of the Sun
NASA photographer Joel Kowsky was able to capture this time-lapse photograph of the International Space Station (ISS) as it passed between the Earth and the Sun.
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What is the Largest Island in the Pacific Ocean?
New Guinea is the largest island in the Pacific Ocean.
Crown Shyness: When Trees Need Personal Space
Crown shyness is a phenomenon where the outstretched branches of one tree don’t touch neighboring tree branches.
ESA Launches Global Air Pollution Map
The European Space Agency recently launched an online map that shows global air pollution data collected from its Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite.
What is An Ice Arch?
An ice arch is a key patch of block ice that prevents other pieces of ice from entering a strait or other body of water. … Read more
Earth’s Largest Volcano
Scientists have discovered the Earth’s largest volcano using bathymetric and gravity mapping.
Study: Wearing Masks Improves How Well People Socially Distance When Walking
An Italian researcher measured the spatial distribution of pedestrians on sidewalks to determine how mask wearing affects how well people socially distance themselves from others.
Geography Conferences and Events
Listed here are upcoming webinars, events, and conferences relating to geography.
Amphan is the Strongest Super Cyclone Ever Recorded in the Bay of Bengal
Amphan is a powerful cyclone that has formed in the Bay on Bengal.
Arthur is the First Named Storm of the 2020 Hurricane Season
Arthur is the first named storm of the 2020 hurricane season which officially begins on June 1, 2020.