by Barbaree | Feb 28, 2012 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
La Niña, \”the diva of drought,\” is peaking, increasing the odds that the Pacific Northwest will have more stormy weather this winter and spring, while the southwestern and southern United States will be dry. The latest image of sea surface heights in the...
by Barbaree | Feb 15, 2012 | Current Training, GIS Happenings
We are blessed to have not one but TWO amazing featured lecturers booked for GeoTech 2012! GeoTech is less than a month away! Don\’t miss this amazing opportunity to connect with our amazing line up of speakers! {click here for registration info} A dynamic young...
by Barbaree | Feb 8, 2012 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
NASA reports a new island is forming in the Red Sea. About 60 kilometers (40 miles) from the coast of Yemen, an undersea eruption began in mid-December 2011. Local fishermen reported an eruption near the island of Saba, while satellites captured a white plume rising...
by Barbaree | Feb 2, 2012 | GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Texas\’ redistricting is getting controversial. The redrawing of the maps deliniating the the voter districts in Texas is being untangled by the U.S. Supreme Court. If they cannot reach a timely decision, the Texas state primary could be pushed back, which has...
by Barbaree | Jan 26, 2012 | GIS Happenings, Our Blog
As many may know, Dr. Kristi Alvarez, of University of Redlands, was diagnosed with cancer early this fall. She fought mightily these past several months but passed away early this morning, January 26, 2012. Kristi was the consummate geographer being the 2010...
by Barbaree | Jan 25, 2012 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
This image shows a solar flare erupting on the Sun\’s northeastern hemisphere this week. Space weather officials say the strongest solar storm in more than six years is already bombarding Earth. Geomagnetic storms cause awesome sights, but they can also bring...
