Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Understanding Negative Latitudes: Mapping Earth’s Southern Hemisphere
Hiking & ActivitiesLatitude and longitude are the two coordinates used to identify any location on the Earth’s surface. Latitude measures the angular distance of a location from the equator, while longitude measures the angular distance of a location from the prime meridian. The equator is the line of 0 degrees latitude that divides the Earth into two
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Mapping the Rain: Tracing Typical Rainfall Paths Across the Globe
Hiking & ActivitiesUnderstanding precipitation patterns is critical to the study of climate and weather forecasting. Rainfall patterns can vary widely across the globe, and being able to track these patterns over time is essential for predicting weather patterns and understanding how climate change is affecting precipitation levels. One of the most effective ways to visualize rainfall patterns
Posted on May 31, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Mapping the Intensity of Precipitation: A Visual Representation of Changing Weather Patterns
Hiking & ActivitiesPrecipitation is a vital component of the Earth’s hydrological cycle, and its variability has important implications for human society and the natural environment. In recent decades, there has been growing concern about changes in precipitation patterns and their potential impact on the world’s ecosystems and water resources. In response, scientists have developed various methods to
Posted on May 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Identifying the Mystery Line of Trees Visible on Google Earth: An Earthscience Investigation
Hiking & ActivitiesGoogle Earth is a powerful tool that allows users to explore and view the Earth’s surface from above. With its high-resolution satellite imagery, it is possible to see details that are not visible from the ground. However, sometimes these details can be puzzling, such as the presence of a mysterious line of trees. In this
Posted on February 25, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
SQL Server to Google Maps
Hiking & ActivitiesHow to migrate SQL Server to GCP? (1) Login to GCP console and navigate to SQL option on the left side menu. (2) Start creating a new instance of Cloud SQL by clicking on “CREATE INSTANCE” button. (3) Choose “SQL Server” option by clicking on the option “Choose SQL Server”. How do I connect SQL
Posted on February 25, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Stereo-pair Image Registration
Hiking & ActivitiesWhat is a stereo pair of images? A stereo-pair image contains two views of a scene side by side. One of the views is intended for the left eye and the other for the right eye. These images are sometimes viewed with special equipment to direct each eye on to its intended target, but they