Mark Altaweel

Mark Altaweel is a Reader in Near Eastern Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London, having held previous appointments and joint appointments at the University of Chicago, University of Alaska, and Argonne National Laboratory. Mark has an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Masters and PhD degrees from the University of Chicago’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.

Side by side satellite images, one before a tornado, and one after a tornado.

Spatial Analysis

Mapping Tornado Tracks with Satellite Data

August 12, 2024

Mark Altaweel

Researchers used satellite imagery and remote sensing to map tornado tracks.

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

Maps and Cartography

Using Open GIS Data to Map Public Urban Green Spaces

August 12, 2024

Mark Altaweel

Satellite imagery like Sentinel-2 can help map green spaces. Using OpenStreetMap (OSM) can help to distinguish public and private green spaces.

A view from a plane at a snow covered mountain with conifer trees in the Sierras.

Maps and Cartography

Mapping Snowpack and Forecasting River Rise in California

August 12, 2024

Mark Altaweel

Measuring snow and forecasting snowmelt effects on river rise is important for planning for California's water needs and to mitigate flooding.

A picture of a brown turtle with its head raised sitting in shallow water surrounded by mud and plant stems.

Wildlife Conservation in the Face of Climate Change: The Importance of Protected Areas

August 12, 2024

Mark Altaweel

Protected areas are important for providing refuge to amphibians and reptiles impacted by climate change.

A green choropleth map of the United States showing social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Maps and Cartography

Mapping Social Vulnerability to Natural Hazards

August 12, 2024

Mark Altaweel

Geospatial technology can be used to map social vulnerability to natural hazards, aiding in disaster planning and response.

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