Treasured Maps

Treasured Maps

Elevation data collected during a space shuttle mission in 2000 continues to inform science and society in unexpected ways.

Published Aug 20, 2024

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Mission to Map the Elevation of Earth

Mission to Map the Elevation of Earth

It took feats of engineering and deft piloting to map the planet’s topography, an achievement that continues to pay dividends decades later.

Published Aug 19, 2024

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North Dakota in Winter

North Dakota in Winter

Mid-morning sunlight illuminated snow-covered farmland and cliffs along the Des Lacs River valley.

Published Aug 18, 2024

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Ernesto Barrels Toward Bermuda

Ernesto Barrels Toward Bermuda

The storm dropped torrential rain on Puerto Rico before intensifying in the Atlantic.

Published Aug 17, 2024

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Chilcotin River’s Landslide Lake Begins Draining

Chilcotin River’s Landslide Lake Begins Draining

Erosion-resistant glacial sediment in the landslide deposit limited the extent of flooding downstream.  

Published Aug 16, 2024

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