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.
Beyond Köppen-Geiger Climate Classification System: Extensions and Alternatives
(blogspot.com)
For a while now, I've been using the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system for my climate tutorials and explorations, for much the same reason it's commonly used for studies of Earth's climate; it's a flexible and widely-recognized standard that sums up the most important climate distinctions without getting too lost in fine details (for the most part).
For a while now, I've been using the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system for my climate tutorials and explorations, for much the same reason it's commonly used for studies of Earth's climate; it's a flexible and widely-recognized standard that sums up the most important climate distinctions without getting too lost in fine details (for the most part).
Dry lands now 40% of Earth land area (excl Antarctica)
(theguardian.com)
An area of land nearly a third larger than India has turned from humid conditions to dryland – arid areas where agriculture is difficult – in the past three decades, research has found.
An area of land nearly a third larger than India has turned from humid conditions to dryland – arid areas where agriculture is difficult – in the past three decades, research has found.
China completes green belt around Taklamakan Desert
(sand-boarding.com)
China has officially completed a 1,900-mile green belt around the Taklamakan Desert, the largest desert in the country and the second-largest shifting desert in the world.
China has officially completed a 1,900-mile green belt around the Taklamakan Desert, the largest desert in the country and the second-largest shifting desert in the world.
Caving scientists exploring the darkest places on Earth
(bbc.com)
"Caving is the last realm where true, pure exploration is possible," says Phil Short (Credit: Fran Gomez de Villaboa)
"Caving is the last realm where true, pure exploration is possible," says Phil Short (Credit: Fran Gomez de Villaboa)
China's giant sinkholes are a tourist hit – ancient forests inside are at risk
(bbc.com)
Two-thirds of the world’s more than 300 sinkholes are in China, scattered throughout the country’s west - with 30 known tiankeng, Guangxi province in the south has more of of them than anywhere else. Its biggest and most recent find was two years ago: an ancient forest with trees reaching as high as 40m (130ft). These cavities in the earth trap time, preserving unique, delicate ecosystems for centuries.
Two-thirds of the world’s more than 300 sinkholes are in China, scattered throughout the country’s west - with 30 known tiankeng, Guangxi province in the south has more of of them than anywhere else. Its biggest and most recent find was two years ago: an ancient forest with trees reaching as high as 40m (130ft). These cavities in the earth trap time, preserving unique, delicate ecosystems for centuries.
The World Grid and New Geographies of Cooperation
(centerforneweconomics.org)
“People have lived and died, businesses have prospered and failed, and nations have risen to world power and declined, all over energy challenges.”
“People have lived and died, businesses have prospered and failed, and nations have risen to world power and declined, all over energy challenges.”
Making waves through the Wallace Line
(weatherzone.com.au)
The islands of Bali and Lombok may only be separated by a distance of about 20 kilometres through the Lombok Strait, but an insurmountable depth has kept the Indonesian Archipelago ecologically disjoint for millions of years.
The islands of Bali and Lombok may only be separated by a distance of about 20 kilometres through the Lombok Strait, but an insurmountable depth has kept the Indonesian Archipelago ecologically disjoint for millions of years.
Magnetic North Pole moves closer to Russia in way never seen before
(independent.co.uk)
Scientists have detected unexpected activity in the high Arctic as the magnetic North Pole heads towards Russia in a way that has never been seen before.
Scientists have detected unexpected activity in the high Arctic as the magnetic North Pole heads towards Russia in a way that has never been seen before.
Burning Mountain
(wikipedia.org)
Burning Mountain, the common name for Mount Wingen, is a hill near Wingen, New South Wales, Australia, approximately 224 km (139 mi) north of Sydney just off the New England Highway.[2]
Burning Mountain, the common name for Mount Wingen, is a hill near Wingen, New South Wales, Australia, approximately 224 km (139 mi) north of Sydney just off the New England Highway.[2]
Solving the Siberian Crater Mystery
(nautil.us)
In the northern reaches of Russia, enigmatic craters have begun appearing in broad expanses of windswept tundra.
In the northern reaches of Russia, enigmatic craters have begun appearing in broad expanses of windswept tundra.
The First Atlas
(cosmographia.substack.com)
The fifty year period between 1550-1600 is often called the golden age of cartography.
The fifty year period between 1550-1600 is often called the golden age of cartography.
Australia/Lord_Howe is the weirdest timezone
(ssoready.com)
Australia/Lord_Howe, population 382 and some notable stick bugs, has the weirdest daylight savings rule
Australia/Lord_Howe, population 382 and some notable stick bugs, has the weirdest daylight savings rule
We Can Terraform the American West
(wordpress.com)
We’re missing 300 million Americans. We’re missing 30 global cities west of 100 degrees longitude. We should do something about it!
We’re missing 300 million Americans. We’re missing 30 global cities west of 100 degrees longitude. We should do something about it!
After the Deluge: Appalachia's "Climate Haven" Myth Unravels
(salvationsouth.com)
When Hurricane Helene roared across Appalachia on September 27, it pummeled a region that academics and journalists in recent years had labeled a “climate change haven.”
When Hurricane Helene roared across Appalachia on September 27, it pummeled a region that academics and journalists in recent years had labeled a “climate change haven.”
Can you unscramble the city map tiles into the correct order?
(tripgeo.com)
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An unhandled error has occurred.
Polar Night in the Northernmost Town
(smithsonianmag.com)
At 78 degrees north latitude, which is about 12 degrees farther north than the lower boundary of the Arctic Circle, Svalbard is no stranger to polar night.
At 78 degrees north latitude, which is about 12 degrees farther north than the lower boundary of the Arctic Circle, Svalbard is no stranger to polar night.
Mt Rainier Elevation Survey
(countryhighpoints.com)
Columbia Crest has melted 21.8 ft since 1998, revealing a new summit location on the SW Rim
Columbia Crest has melted 21.8 ft since 1998, revealing a new summit location on the SW Rim
Directional system and spatial deix in Manam language
(wikipedia.org)
Manam is a Kairiru–Manam language spoken mainly on the volcanic Manam Island, northeast of New Guinea.
Manam is a Kairiru–Manam language spoken mainly on the volcanic Manam Island, northeast of New Guinea.