Hurricane Michael was determined to be the fourth Category 5 storm to make landfall in the United States.
United States
Human Geography
Geography of International Travel by U.S. Presidents
So where have U.S. presidents traveled? This article explores the geography of international travel by sitting U.S. presidents.
Physical Geography
The U.S. Experienced Its Wettest Winter on Record in 2018-19
Beating the previous record from 1997-98 by just 0.02″, the United States just experience the wettest winter on record during the months of December 2018 to the end of February 2019.
Geography 101, Human Geography
Review | The Longest Line on the Map
This book tells the story of how and why the Pan-American Highway was conceived and, poignantly, the why of a stubborn gap that remains unconnected.
Human Geography
2018 National Climate Assessment Warns of a Future with More Extreme Weather
The 2018 National Climate Assessment presents stark news for climate change and our environment.
Physical Geography
Analysis of U.S. Climate in August 2018
For the summer of 2018, the contiguous United States lived through its 4th warmest summer on record, tying with the summer of 1934.
Maps and GIS
Can Painting City Streets Reduce the Urban Heat Island Effect?
The City of Los Angeles is experimenting with lowering the urban heat island effect by painting its streets a lighter color.
Physical Geography
This Map Lets You Find the Best Cloud-Free Location to View the 2017 Solar Eclipse in the United States
This year a total solar eclipse will occur on August 21st, and will be visible from many states in the United States. The total solar eclipse will be visible in a path from Oregon to South Carolina.
Human Geography
Model Predicts Economic Damage from Climate Change to be Greatest in the South in the US
A new model maps out the agriculture, crime, coastal storms, energy, human mortality, and labor costs of climate change in the United States.
Physical Geography
A Look at 90 Years of Natural Disasters by County in the United States
Researchers have mapped out ninety years of natural disasters data by county in the United States.
Human Geography
Racial Diversity Still Lacking in US Suburbs Per Study
A study out of Princeton University has found that United States suburbs are still mostly dominated by white residents.
Geography 101
These Two Countries are Separated by 2.4 Miles and 21 Hours
There exists a geographic point where two of the largest countries in the world are only separated by a 2.4 miles but are 21 hours apart.