USGS Topographic Mapping in ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Online
US Geological Survey (USGS) and Esri collaborated to bring the US historical topographic maps to everyone.
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Sharing science through storytelling
Explore the planet's lands and waters through interactive stories by government agencies, educators, students, and nonprofit organizations.
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Esri 10-Meter Land Cover
WEBINAR
Introducing a 10-meter-resolution open data resource—a new land-cover map of the world.View the maps -
Slicing through Complex Geology with ArcGIS Pro
VIDEO
Go subsurface with Dutch Geological Survey to view geologic cross sections or subsurface voxels as 3D slices at multiple angles.Launch the video -
Animate geologic data with voxels
Tutorials
Visualize geologic characteristics of a landscape with a detailed 3D model of the shallow subsurface up to a depth of 50 meters.Learn more -
State Geologic Map Compilation
WEBINAR
US Geological Survey (USGS) State Geologic Map Compilation (SGMC) geodatabase represents a seamless spatial database of 48 state geologic maps.Access the geologic data
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Steps to a net zero future
WHERENEXT
As pressure builds for companies to enact net zero plans for carbon emissions, a visual and predictive technology arrives to aid those efforts.Read the article -
Introduction to Development Impact Analysis
ArcGIS Solutions
Visualize solar radiation on the ground, as well as on the roofs of buildings, in 3D using ArcGIS Pro development impact analysis.Get the solution -
Wind farm suitability analysis
Tutorials
Perform a site suitability analysis for a new wind farm. Determine the optimal location for new high-efficiency wind turbines in Colorado.Learn more -
I can see for miles and miles
Tutorials
Identify areas from which turbines on a proposed wind farm would be visible.Learn more
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Addressing ocean plastic pollution
Esri Video
Discover the role GIS plays in understanding and addressing ocean plastic pollution.Watch the E360 video -
Air Quality Aware
ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World
Access air quality data in communities within the US using an air quality app from the US Environmental Protection Agency.View the map -
Air quality and human impact
ArcGIS Blog
Air Quality Aware is an easy-to-use application available from ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World that simplifies air quality information.Read the blog -
Drone and AI for environmental monitoring
GIS for Science
Using drones and full motion video to identify, count, and measure fish.View resources -
Map smoke and air quality
ArcGIS Online
Using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, learn more about current and predicted smoke conditions and current air quality.Read the blog -
Nineteen years of global air quality
ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World
Investigate how global air quality patterns have changed over time and how poor air quality impacts the human population.Read the article
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Track US drought conditions
ArcGIS Blog
Drought Aware app leverages data from NOAA, USDA, and Census Bureau to visualize current, future, and historical drought conditions in the US.Read the blog -
Addressing the climate crisis
ArcGIS StoryMaps
Climate change presents an existential threat to the environment, to marginalized communities, and to the economic welfare of our nation.View the map -
Hazards prompt insurers to rethink risk
WHERENEXT
The insurance industry is evolving from generalizations about location-based risk to sophisticated risk scoring.Read the article -
Extreme Heat Events in a Changing Climate
WHERENEXT
Scientists are using GIS to aid public officials in monitoring the frequency and intensity of forthcoming extreme heat events.Read the article -
From Commitment to Action
Discover how GIS helps leaders meet their climate goals.See how Esri can help -
GIS learn lessons in climate science
Lesson Gallery
A collection of training sessions focused on climate science to help you advance your skills.Expand your skills
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NWS SAFER Hazard Dashboard
Explore the National Weather Service's SAFER Hazard Dashboard for situational awareness.Go to the dashboard series -
Predict weather with real-time data
Tutorials
Create a map of real-time weather data, investigate trends, learn about atmospheric processes, and predict weather.Learn more -
Weather and Climate Data Dissemination
VIDEO
See demonstrations on how to easily access data products from national weather authorities for use in web-based applications.Watch the webinar -
National Weather Service GIS
Explore ArcGIS StoryMaps to see various types of National Weather Service (NWS) data that is available for public use.View the story map -
Earth's Biggest Storms: Tropical Cyclones
ArcGIS StoryMaps
Learn about dynamic storms like cyclones and how they affect the people and environments in their paths.View the story map -
GIS weather training
Lesson Gallery
A collection of training sessions focused on GIS weather to help you advance your skills.Start a lesson
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Improving Our Coastal Ocean
ArcGIS StoryMaps
GEO Blue Planet & Esri merge open data with GIS to tackle sustainable development goals.View the story map -
Mapping the Ocean Floor
ArcGIS StoryMaps
Recent developments in technology have revolutionized the way we are able to map and understand benthic ecosystems.View the story map -
Learning more with water column sonar data
ArcGIS StoryMaps
NOAA is committed to understanding and predicting changes in our ocean and conserving and managing marine ecosystems and resources.View the story map -
Oil Spill Assessment for Marine Mammals
ArcGIS StoryMaps
NOAA publishes new guidelines assessing exposure and impacts of oil spills on marine mammals.View the story maps -
Restoring Coastal Marine Habitats
GIS for Science
Scientists are using geospatial technologies to build coastal resilience by addressing rising sea levels and other impacts of climate change.Explore marine research -
An Ocean of Story Maps
ArcGIS StoryMaps
View the collection of ocean science and conservation maps.Explore ocean research
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