Golfo Del Gringo Loco
(daringfireball.net)
You saw the news last week, I’m sure, that both of the major mapping-app providers, Google and Apple, have updated their maps to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America”. Microsoft’s Bing Maps, which I would describe as a minor provider, has made the change too.
You saw the news last week, I’m sure, that both of the major mapping-app providers, Google and Apple, have updated their maps to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America”. Microsoft’s Bing Maps, which I would describe as a minor provider, has made the change too.
Mexico will wait for Google response on Gulf of Mexico before filing lawsuit
(pbs.org)
Mexico said Monday it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit.
Mexico said Monday it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit.
Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism
(bbc.com)
Google Maps has blocked reviews for the Gulf of Mexico, after criticism of its decision to label it "Gulf of America" for users in the US.
Google Maps has blocked reviews for the Gulf of Mexico, after criticism of its decision to label it "Gulf of America" for users in the US.
Bristling at 'Gulf of Mexico' name change on maps, Mexico says might sue Google
(apnews.com)
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that her government wouldn’t rule out filing a civil lawsuit against Google if it maintains its stance of calling the stretch of sea between northeastern Mexico and the southeastern United States the “Gulf of America.”
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that her government wouldn’t rule out filing a civil lawsuit against Google if it maintains its stance of calling the stretch of sea between northeastern Mexico and the southeastern United States the “Gulf of America.”
Google Maps Admits Deleting Critical 'Gulf of America' Reviews
(forbes.com)
Google has tacitly admitted to removing negative reviews objecting to the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America from Google Maps. It has also turned off the ability to suggest edits or report inaccuracies for the Gulf of America.
Google has tacitly admitted to removing negative reviews objecting to the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America from Google Maps. It has also turned off the ability to suggest edits or report inaccuracies for the Gulf of America.
Gulf of America name change in the U.S.
(google)
In the U.S., the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) has officially updated “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America.”
In the U.S., the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) has officially updated “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America.”
Do Lake Names Reflect Their Properties?
(ivanludvig.dev)
A few months ago, I did a hike to a lake called “Lac Vert” (Green Lake) in France. It’s a mountain lake located close to the Italian border. I found it remarkable how vividly green the lake was. Although the name describes its appearance well, I was still surprised. This made me wonder: is it common for lakes to have appropriate names, reflecting their properties?
A few months ago, I did a hike to a lake called “Lac Vert” (Green Lake) in France. It’s a mountain lake located close to the Italian border. I found it remarkable how vividly green the lake was. Although the name describes its appearance well, I was still surprised. This made me wonder: is it common for lakes to have appropriate names, reflecting their properties?
Google Maps now shows the 'Gulf of America'
(theverge.com)
Google Maps now shows the “Gulf of America” in place of the “Gulf of Mexico” for users on both web and mobile in the United States.
Google Maps now shows the “Gulf of America” in place of the “Gulf of Mexico” for users on both web and mobile in the United States.
Show HN: Global 3D topography explorer
(jessekv.com)
Click catchements or regions on the map to render them in 3D.
Click catchements or regions on the map to render them in 3D.
Obscure islands I find interesting
(amanvir.com)
Cycle Through Locations <h1>Pheasant Island</h1> <h2>The Island That Switches Countries Every 6 Months</h2>
Cycle Through Locations <h1>Pheasant Island</h1> <h2>The Island That Switches Countries Every 6 Months</h2>
Mapping Antarctica’s hidden ice-free lands: a blueprint for conservation
(unsw.edu.au)
UNSW researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth’s most remote and fragile continent.
UNSW researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth’s most remote and fragile continent.
A hexagonal-tiled cartogram for U.S. counties
(jordanroga.com)
Mapping data isn’t just about geography - it’s about telling stories hidden in numbers. Recently, I created a cartogram that tiles all U.S. counties into a uniform grid of hexagons. This approach transforms our traditional view of the nation, offering fresh insights into population, density, and other socio-economic variables that are often obscured on conventional maps.
Mapping data isn’t just about geography - it’s about telling stories hidden in numbers. Recently, I created a cartogram that tiles all U.S. counties into a uniform grid of hexagons. This approach transforms our traditional view of the nation, offering fresh insights into population, density, and other socio-economic variables that are often obscured on conventional maps.
65% of all ski resorts in the US have closed since 1960s (2022)
(mdpi.com)
More than half of the ski resorts in North America have closed since the early building booms—many facing a warming climate and pressures to find water to make artificial snow.
More than half of the ski resorts in North America have closed since the early building booms—many facing a warming climate and pressures to find water to make artificial snow.
Google Maps in the US Will Change to Gulf of America and Mount McKinley
(theverge.com)
Google said today that it plans to update Google Maps to reflect President Trump’s January 20th executive order to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali to the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley, respectively.
Google said today that it plans to update Google Maps to reflect President Trump’s January 20th executive order to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali to the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley, respectively.
Show HN: An innovative flag-guessing game that identify regions by fragments
(flagle.fun)
Flagle Explorer stands at the forefront of educational gaming, offering an immersive flag guessing experience that transforms how you learn about world geography.
Flagle Explorer stands at the forefront of educational gaming, offering an immersive flag guessing experience that transforms how you learn about world geography.
Where is London's most central sheep?
(blogspot.com)
It's time to tackle one of London's great unanswered questions.
It's time to tackle one of London's great unanswered questions.
The American Mediterranean Sea
(wikipedia.org)
The American Mediterranean Sea is a scientific name for the mediterranean dilution basin that includes the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
The American Mediterranean Sea is a scientific name for the mediterranean dilution basin that includes the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
Mercator: Extreme
(mrgris.com)
The Mercator projection is infamous for its distortion at high latitudes.
The Mercator projection is infamous for its distortion at high latitudes.
Why is Ashburn the data center capital of the world?
(datacenters.com)
Ashburn, a city in Virginia’s Loudoun County about 34 miles from Washington D.C., is widely known as the Data Center Capital of the World.
Ashburn, a city in Virginia’s Loudoun County about 34 miles from Washington D.C., is widely known as the Data Center Capital of the World.
Show HN: Map showing which notable people were born in your backyard
(tjukanovt.github.io)
Using data from Morgane Laouenan et al., the map is showing birthplaces of the most "notable people" around the world.
Using data from Morgane Laouenan et al., the map is showing birthplaces of the most "notable people" around the world.
The longest sightline on Earth (2020)
(calgaryvisioncentre.com)
Three of the longest sightlines on earth: Mt. Dankova, Krygystan to Hindu Tagh, China 538km (green), Pic de Finestrelles, Spain to Pic Gaspard, France 443km (red), and Mt. Sanford, USA to Denali, USA 318km (pink).
Three of the longest sightlines on earth: Mt. Dankova, Krygystan to Hindu Tagh, China 538km (green), Pic de Finestrelles, Spain to Pic Gaspard, France 443km (red), and Mt. Sanford, USA to Denali, USA 318km (pink).
Exploring an undersea terrain sculpted by glaciers and volcanoes
(arstechnica.com)
On May 2, 2008, the Chaitén volcano in Chile awoke with unexpected fury after more than 9,000 years of dormancy.
On May 2, 2008, the Chaitén volcano in Chile awoke with unexpected fury after more than 9,000 years of dormancy.
The longest straight line in Great Britain (without crossing a public road)
(statsmapsnpix.com)
In short, I believe I've found a longer straight line without crossing a public road than the line identified by Ordnance Survey in 2019. Important stuff, clearly. Let me explain.
In short, I believe I've found a longer straight line without crossing a public road than the line identified by Ordnance Survey in 2019. Important stuff, clearly. Let me explain.
When Two Hemispheres Collide: Where to Now for Rewilding in Ireland?
(worldsensorium.com)
When Two Hemispheres Collide: Where to now for rewilding in Ireland?
When Two Hemispheres Collide: Where to now for rewilding in Ireland?
Visualization of cities with similar road networks
(github.com/anvaka)
This website shows cities that have similar road networks.
This website shows cities that have similar road networks.