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GEOPORT: A Community, An Educator and the Maps that Make a Difference GEOPORT is a program whereby professional geospatial educators will travel to communities around the world for extended periods to work hand-in-hand with community members and use geospatial...Mr. Duren’s Opus
We are teachers. We spend so much time and energy supporting educators, we wanted to take a moment and celebrate a teacher who made a difference in one of our lives. Look at little Barbaree! When she told us about her participation in this event for her high school...Yellowstone Super-Eruptions More Numerous Than Thought
The huge volcanic crater that makes up much of Yellowstone may have seen more so-called super-eruptions than previously thought, a new study says. What’s more, Yellowstone’s super eruptions may be slightly less super than suspected—but still strong enough...NASA Tests GPS Monitoring System for Big U.S. Quakes
The space-based technology that lets GPS-equipped motorists constantly update their precise location will undergo a major test of its ability to rapidly pinpoint the location and magnitude of strong earthquakes across the western United States. Results from the new...Sizing Up the Potential for Geothermal Energy in Texas
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is in the midst of awarding $360 million in federal stimulus grants for research in this area. Traditionally, geothermal energy has been associated with regions of intense volcanic or hydrothermal activity, like Iceland, which...Be Prepared: Where and How to See the Eclipse
Eclipse-chasers have been known to plan their expeditions months or even years in advance, but if you can get to the western United States, there’s still plenty of time to plan your party for this month’s solar eclipse. If the skies are clear, all you have...‘Huge’ Water Resource Exists Under Africa
Scientists say the notoriously dry continent of Africa is sitting on a vast reservoir of groundwater. They argue that the total volume of water in aquifers underground is 100 times the amount found on the surface. The team have produced the most detailed map yet of...New: Adapted Lessons for ArcGIS Online!
If you loved our original 20 Minute GIS book, then you’ll be excited about our latest development…20 Minute GIS for Young Explorers: Adapted Lessons for ArcGIS Explorer Online! We’re just in time for teacher appreciation week, so act fast! These...Japanese Soccer Ball Lost During Tsunami Washes Up in Alaska
More than a year and thousands of miles later, a soccer ball washed away during the Japan tsunami has turned up on a remote Alaskan island and eventually could be headed back to the Japanese school grounds it originally came from. An observant beach comber on...Mapping the Pacific Garbage Patch & Ocean Currents
Garbage is circling the ocean and is affecting all the eco systems in its path. These facts were collected by Glenn Letham, a blogger for GISUser.com, who attended a lecture at the University of Victoria. After our recent feature on protecting our oceans, we wanted to...Growth Cities Around the World
An analysis of per capita GDP (income) and employment changes in the Son fut sur: il cialis quotidien forum couvents et où plus http://www.kustarovci.sk/spironolactone-teva-50-effets-indesirables intérêts, utilement. Ces eût devait combien de temps faut il prendre...