mapping US Cities Most Impacted by Rising Sea Levels July 15, 2024 / July 11, 2024 by Adam DuVander Climate change has many effects, from extreme weather events to habitat displacement and rising sea levels. As the Earth’s temperature rises, polar ice caps and glaciers melt, contributing to the increased volume of water in the world’s oceans. This phenomenon leads to the gradual encroachment of seawater onto coastal areas, posing a significant threat to […] Read more »
mapping Latitude and Longitude Explained July 8, 2024 / July 8, 2024 by Adam DuVander If “Never Eat Soggy Wheat”… or “Waffles” was one of the first things you learned about geography in elementary school, you’re not the only one. Mnemonic devices can help us remember anything, from the four directions — North, East, South, and West — to something as complex as latitude and longitude. For example, you may […] Read more »
mapping Add Your Geocaches to an Excel Spreadsheet July 2, 2024 / July 2, 2024 by Adam DuVander Buried treasure isn’t just for pirate-obsessed children. People of nearly any age get excited about the prospect of hidden gems. In the case of geocaching, it’s small containers (called “caches”) filled with trinkets. Those who participate in this (mostly) free pastime follow given latitude and longitude coordinates and hints in order to find what’s hidden. […] Read more »