Google Earth

QR code corresponding to the pane of a geosite. Source: Martínez-Grata, Goy, & Chimaera, 2013.

GIS and Quick Response Codes

Mark Altaweel

As smart phones and Quick Response Codes (QR codes) have become ubiquitous, it perhaps should not be surprising we are beginning to see applications integrating QR code data with GIS.

Worldwide antineurino glow map showing geoneutrinos from both natural sources Uranium-238 and isotopes of thorium as well as from manmade sources such as power reactors.

Map of the Earth’s Antineutrino Glow

Elizabeth Borneman

A new map of antineutrino emissions has been created by scientists using data collected by detectors in Italy and Japan.

Project based learning using the Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska.

Using Google Earth to Teach Math

Rebecca Maxwell

Real World Math uses geography lessons to teach math.

Planning with Google Earth – A Cost-Effective Alternative

GIS Contributor

Rick Tralies of the Natural Lands Trust, explains how organizations and non-profits can use Google Earth as a planning and mapping tool.

Mapping Hurricanes

Caitlin Dempsey

Information about embedable hurricane maps, historic hurricane tracks, and the top list of most damaging hurricanes from NOAA.