Caitlin Dempsey

Caitlin Dempsey is the editor of Geography Realm and holds a master's degree in Geography from UCLA as well as a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from SJSU.

Screenshot from an interactive map website showing transit maps.

Geography Basics

Automating a London Tube Style Transit Map of the World

September 9, 2024

Caitlin Dempsey

Researchers used OpenStreetMap data to automate the creation of a global transit map, featuring schematic layouts inspired by the iconic London Tube map.

A view on a bright sunny day of a street in a residential neighborhood with some trees.

Geography Basics

Study: Cities at Higher Latitudes Benefit More from Urban Vegetation Cooling

September 6, 2024

Caitlin Dempsey

Study in Nature Communications examined cooling benefits of urban vegetation in 468 cities to see where parks and greenery benefit residents most.

Fire Islands is an Atlantic Ocean barrier island off the southern shore of Long Island, New York. Photo: Jennifer Miselis, USGS. Public domain.

Barrier Islands in the United States

September 2, 2024

Caitlin Dempsey

Barrier islands are narrow landforms running parallel to coastlines, protecting shores from storms and erosion while supporting unique ecosystems.

Coastlines, like this California view at Pescadero, show how complex coastlines are with bluffs, rocks, and curvature. Photo: Meaghan Faletti, USGS . Public domain.

Geography Basics

How Many States Are Along the East Coast and West Coast of the United States?

September 2, 2024

Caitlin Dempsey

Learn how many states are along the East Coast and how many states are along the West Coast.

A view of chaparral in the hills in the background against a sunny sky with light green grass in the foreground.

Geography Basics

Biases in Measuring Vegetation Greenness with Satellite Imagery

August 27, 2024

Caitlin Dempsey

"Greenness" measures vegetation health and density, often using NDVI, reflecting plant vitality and changes due to climate or land use.

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