Programmatically reordering ArcGIS layers
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Python Question – how do I extract a part of a string
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The seabed
Natural EnvironmentsThe Seabed: Earth’s Hidden Frontier, Still Full of Secrets Ever wonder what’s going on at the bottom of the ocean? I mean, really at the bottom? That’s the seabed, or seafloor, and it’s way more than just a muddy expanse. Think of it as Earth’s final frontier, a place of incredible geological formations, bizarre creatures,
The cycle of water
Natural EnvironmentsThe Unending Journey: Let’s Talk About Earth’s Water Cycle Water. We drink it, swim in it, and frankly, can’t live without it. But have you ever really stopped to think about where it all comes from, and where it’s going? That’s where the water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, comes in. It’s basically
The cycle of oxygen
Natural EnvironmentsThe Oxygen Cycle: Where Does Our Next Breath Come From? Ever stop to think about where the very air you breathe comes from? It’s easy to take oxygen for granted, but it’s not just there. It’s part of a never-ending cycle, a complex dance involving pretty much everything on Earth: the air, the oceans, the
The blue planet
Natural EnvironmentsOur Blue Marble: Getting to Know Planet Earth a Little Better Ever gazed up at the night sky and wondered about our place in the cosmos? Well, let’s zoom in on our own backyard, shall we? Earth, that swirling blue marble we call home, is a pretty special place. It’s not just a rock hurtling