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Australia
Migrating Crabs Close Roads
At least 50 million crabs have shut down roads in Perth, Australia as they began their annual migratory pattern to Christmas Island, about 12,150 km (7,550 miles) off the coast of western Australia. Their journey to the island takes them through various townships and residential areas, cutting off entire streets in the process and causing general mayhem as they descend toward the Indian Ocean. The crabs’ migration spectacle attracts visitors from all parts of the world to witness the wildlife phenomenon. The crabs are expected to reach the island by the end of November.
This map depicts the journey of 50 million crabs from Perth, Australia to coastal breed grounds on Christmas Island. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: The Sun
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United Kingdom
High-Speed Rail Project Changes
The UK government just announced a major investment into their high speed rail program. The project, called HS2, is intended to link London to other major cities and increase economic growth in the Midlands and Northern England. HS2 will cost tens of billions of pounds to complete over the next two decades. Intended HS2 routes have already been amended, for example the eastern leg to Leeds is being taken off and replaced by a shorter line between Birmingham and East midlands. The HS2 will extensively cut down travel times, in some instances decreasing transit time by over an hour. HS2 has met opposition from environmentalists, but the first leg of the railway is still set to open between 2029 and 2033.
This map depicts the different legs of the HS2 railway, with opening dates and cancellations in the project. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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Space
Longest Partial Eclipse Since 1440
Tomorrow morning at 4:03 a.m. EST there will be the longest partial lunar eclipse in six centuries. The last longest lunar eclipse took place February 18, 1440. Partial lunar eclipses happen naturally when the Earth, sun, and moon are almost perfectly lined up. However, during the eclipse’s peak, 97 percent of the Moon will be case with Earth’s shadow. The next longest lunar eclipse will not occur until February 8, 2669. Night owls in the west coast and early birds on the east coast will have the best view of the upcoming lunar eclipse!
This map depicts the almost total lunar eclipse set to happen the morning of November 19th. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: In 1963, in an attempt to merge natural resource data, who pioneered the first computerized GIS in the world and enabled their national government to create a land-use management program?
A: Dr. Roger F. Tomlinson
Dr. Roger Tomlinson, who first coined the term, geographic information system (GIS), created the first computerized GIS while working for the Canadian government. He is considered to be the “Father of GIS” as his work revolutionized the geographic discipline forever. His studies in geomorphology led to applying computerized methods in analyzing and using map data. He advised large institutions such as the World Bank, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the U.S. Geological survey, among others, and was awarded the highest honor a Canadian civilian could receive, the ‘Order of Canada’ award.
Read Esri President and Founder, Mr. Jack Dangermond’s words on Dr. Roger Tomlinson.
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Q: Which term had originally been used to distinguish the dark, fertile soil in the southern United States where slavery was hugely profitable, but later became a term to refer to the large number of Black people living in the region?
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