Physical Geography

A couple of small white boats on a hazy day out in the ocean with the coastline in the background.

Marine Spatial Planning Index

November 28, 2023 by Mark Altaweel

The goal of marine spatial planning (MSP) is to balance ocean space use and environmental protection.

A shaded relief map of the United States with inset maps for Alaska and Hawaii with lowest points in each state marked with a small black dot and highest points in each state marked with a red diamond symbol.

U.S. States With the Most Extreme Elevation Spans

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

Here are the states with the greatest difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points.

A diagram showing the formation of internal waves underneath the surface of the water.

The Role of Internal Waves in Climate Change

November 18, 2023 by Mark Altaweel

Scientists from the UK and US have identified underwater internal waves as crucial in understanding and addressing climate change.

Southern California neighborhood scarred by wildfire. Photo: Jon Keeley, USGS Western Ecological Research Center. Public domain.

Study: More U.S. Homes Burn in Grassland and Shrubland Fires than Forest Wildfires

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

A new study in Science reports that in the United States, grassland and shrubland fires tend to be more extensive and burn more houses than forest fires.

A diagram with shrubs and trees planted together to explain a Miyawaki Forest.

Benefits of Microforests

November 9, 2023November 8, 2023 by Katarina Samurović

Microforest projects use the Miyawaki method fast-track the growth of dense, biodiverse forests, aiming to achieve full growth in 20-30 years.