Curated Tour of the Esri UC Map Gallery
Esri cartographers have created a curated tour of the 2020 virtual Esri UC map gallery with some handpicked selections.
Monitoring Volcanoes Using UAVs
With the increase usage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, scientists now have a powerful tool to map active volcanoes safely.
Using GIS for Navigating Special Events
Michael Allen Young discusses how GIS tools can help with navigating special events in the Army.
These Maps are Tracking the Rise and Fall of Coronavirus Cases across the United States
As states in the United States enter phased reopening, residents can track COVID-19 infection rates at the US state and country level with these websites.
Using Mobile Phone Data to Limit the Spread of COVID-19
Mobile phone data could be used to limit the spread of the virus while medical experts can also use it to project next steps in fighting a pandemic.
This Map is Tracking the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Near-Realtime
An interactive GIS dashboard developed by Johns Hopkins University is mapping COVID-19 cases with near real-time tracking.
The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Map Dashboard Receives a Billion Hits a Day
Nature has a behind-the-scenes profile of how the enormously popular coronavirus tracking map created by Johns Hopkins University was created.
Mapping Epidemics
Forecasting the spread of viruses and mapping potential epidemics is gaining important attention in the medical community.
Mapping Australia’s Bushfires
Tools based on near-real time data from satellites, such as those used by Australia or developed by NASA, have great utility in monitoring existing fires while giving the public near real-time monitoring.
Print and Assemble These Map Tree Ornaments
John Nelson from Esri has posted three map ornament templates you can print and assemble for your Christmas tree.
Geospatial Data Available: Global Sea-surface Salinity
Data from three satellite missions has been merged to produce a global time-series showing sea-surface salinity measurements between 2010 and 2018.
Thanksgiving Maps and Geography
Thanksgiving maps about this holiday involving major feasting. Maps shown include distribution of turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, and cranberries by Zellmer and a similar interactive map by Esri.