by Barbaree | Mar 18, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Muturzikin has an interesting collection of maps that outline the indigenous languages and dialects and accents of the English language throughout the United States. These language maps display the ethnic and linguistic complexities. Languages and dialects transcend...
by Barbaree | Mar 16, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Our featured resource today is the website Our Amazing Planet. It explores the wonder and beauty of Earth through news, features and images. Their team of experienced science reporters and editors explain the latest discoveries, interview expert sources and offers up...
by Barbaree | Mar 15, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
So much data is coming in from the devastation in Japan. We had another link we wanted to share with you today. Here are interactive satellite photos of Japan, before and after the quake and tsunami from the NY Times. Go to their website to see the many photos and...
by Barbaree | Mar 14, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
With the tragedy in Japan last week, we wanted to highlight an invaluable online tool to help teach your students about seismic activity. Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) is a consortium of over 100 US universities dedicated to the operation of...
by Barbaree | Mar 12, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami. Our thoughts and prayers rest with the victims an survivors of the catastrophic events that affected...
