by Barbaree | May 20, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
A fortuitous orbit of the International Space Station allowed the astronauts this striking view of Sarychev volcano (Russia’s Kuril Islands, northeast of Japan) in an early stage of eruption on June 12, 2009. Sarychev Peak is one of the most active volcanoes in the...
by Barbaree | May 16, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
This map allows you to view continuously updated U.S. flooding information. You can see observed flooding locations as well as precipitation information. The map also pulls in social media pertaining to flooding. In the Social Media box, you can change the search...
by Barbaree | May 4, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Working in close collaboration with the US Department of the Interior (DOI), Esri is pleased to announce the release of Landsat image services. These provide access to almost four decades\’ worth of Global Land Survey (GLS) Landsat data developed by the National...
by Barbaree | Apr 29, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
The above map of the world, drawn by Facebook data structuring intern Paul Butler using connections between 10 million Facebook friends, is interesting enough in itself until you realize that all of the country borders are entirely drawn using Facebook friend...
by Barbaree | Apr 22, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day Network invites you to explore our award-winning Educators\’ Network! Here, you will find over 300 standards-based lessons, school greening tips, grants for teachers and more! Join their free Educators\’ Network for updates and...
by Barbaree | Apr 8, 2011 | GIS Happenings, Our Blog
The AmericaView Consortium is pleased to announce Earth Observation Day 2011 (EO Day 2011). AmericaView (AV) is a nationwide program that focuses on public domain remote sensing data and geospatial technology in support of applied research, K-16 education, workforce...
