2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Tuesday May 29, 2012
The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season begins on Friday, June 1. NOAA is predicting a near-normal hurricane season this year. Thus, there is a 70% chance of nine to 15 ... Read More
Seven Wonders of the Modern World
Wednesday May 23, 2012
The American Society of Civil Engineers selected Seven Wonders of the Modern World, engineering marvels that exemplified the abilities of humans to construct amazing features on Earth. This seven-page ... Read More
Geography News Roundup
Wednesday May 23, 2012
I post a lot of geographic information and news on my feeds on Facebook and on Twitter which I cannot possibly post here. Here is a roundup of a ... Read More
Divided Cities
Friday May 18, 2012
There are numerous examples around the world of cities divided by international borders. These cities can be divided naturally through settlement on either side of a river or by ... Read More
Geo-Literacy
Sunday May 13, 2012
The National Geographic Society has re-branded the fight against geographic illiteracy as "geo-literacy." For decades, the society has been the major voice in the fight for U.S. federal government funding ... Read More
What Is Geography?
Friday May 11, 2012
The question, "What is geography?" is a great one. Fortunately, I have a plethora of resources to help you find the answer. First, take a look at this ... Read More
Country of Origin of Tourists in the United States
Wednesday May 2, 2012
In 2011, more than 62 million people visited the United States from a foreign country. A majority of those visitors come from Canada (21 million) and Mexico (13.4 million). ... Read More