Worldwide GIS Data and Resources

Friday October 28th 2005
Filed Under Data, Link Library, World GIS and Data 

Free and low-cost sources of data for globally based datasets. Read more

Geographic Distribution of Avian Influenza

Friday October 28th 2005
Filed Under Maps 

Asia has been plagued with the H5N1-type of avian influenza since 2003. Apparently, the virus has now also reached Europe. Russia, Romania, Turkey und Great Britain and most recently Kroatia have had occurrences. GfK MACON provides a map which shows the affected areas and which gives additional information on the number of animals and people infected.

Is it Hot in Here?

Saturday October 01st 2005
Filed Under Current Events, Maps 

Interactive slider map image that shows the decline of the polar ice caps since 1975.