Mapping wildfire movement – World Geographer
by Researchers are using a new system that combines data collected from two satellites in order to track the movement, perimeter and intensity of wildfires. The …
Month: October 2023
Analemma: The pattern of the sun in the sky
If you took a picture of the sun from the same location at the same time but on different days over the course of one …
Earthquake mapping using ArcGIS Pro
When an earthquake strikes, it can result in loss of life, property and resources. Geospatial tools such as ArcGIS Pro can be used to plot …
Climate change affects ocean color
Climate change affects many different ecosystems and processes in the world. Ocean warming, ocean acidification, coral bleaching events, erratic benthic migration, and changes in global …
The tallest active volcano in Eurasia
The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East is home to a large group of volcanoes. Area A was considered World Heritage Site in 1996 Due …
Using satellites to map the Arctic amplification
Arctic amplification refers to the phenomenon in which the Arctic region experiences a rapid rate of temperature rise compared to the global average. While climate …
Satellite mapping of coral bleaching
As sea surface temperatures continue to rise above normal due to climate change, satellite data is being used to map coral bleaching events caused by …
Acorn Woodpecker in Northern California
You can usually hear the acorn woodpecker (Melanerpis formifurus) before you see them. Medium-sized woodpeckers with bright red hats can be seen flapping back and …
Escape with the sun on a 7-night stay abroad from £70 per person
We have partnered with MyResortStays To give Sun readers the opportunity to have fantastic stays in popular global destinations including Europe and the USA at …
I’ve tried the Nordic Cruise which takes you to the North Pole – where you can even grab a pint
It felt like the Norse water god Njord had launched his trident at the large glacier as the ice crashed into the Barents Sea. Oddly …