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Track, explore, and learn about active and historic solar storms in a gorgeously interactive app.
CME Tracker by Mike DiCarlo combines data from NASA, NOAA, and GFZ to visualize coronal mass ejections in our solar system: maps.com/mapping-solar-storm…
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New weekend plans just dropped:
✅ Make a new map using this tool
✅ Submit it to @mapsdotcom
maps.com/submit-map/
Phosphor uses the oklab color space to accurately represent color. But it also supports CIE LAB, HSV, RGB, and other methods if you prefer them.
It makes my data viz work easier, and I hope it helps you too.
joshuastevens.net/phosphor/
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Last year, more than 36,000 people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents. And some locations are deadlier than others.
We've mapped America's deadliest intersections. See the full list at: maps.com/deadliest-intersect…
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Wildfires can, and do, occur all over Earth. But they’re starting to happen more frequently in places where they haven’t historically occurred as often.
Learn more via intuitive maps from @NASA’s Earth Observatory: maps.com/wildfires-maps-trac…
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Scientists say a record-breaking El Niño is in development. And Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies in the Niño 3.4 region show no sign of slowing down.
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When do people list their homes for sale? It depends on the season...and the place.
Aziz Sunderji produced a new map with data from @Redfin to show how much real estate listings in each county are affected by seasonal swings.
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Fires in North America, Africa, and Asia. Dust crossing the Atlantic. And Typhoon Dolphin barreling towards China.
Our planet is always in motion, and these are just some of the things we can see with Earth in Action.
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New: Cyclospora infections soar past 10,000 in Michigan.
Our interactive map features the latest data released today from the state's Department of Health and Human Services.
maps.com/produce-parasite-ma…
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A big round of applause for our @EsriUC Map Gallery winners! 🏆
Your creativity, storytelling, and cartographic skills continue to inspire us. Explore the winning maps and all the incredible entries for this year's Map Gallery. 🗺️ bit.ly/4wkUkUg
#EsriUC2026
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Detroit, Michigan, recorded some of the worst air quality in the world this morning.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is shrouding the skies of the Great Lakes and Northeastern US.
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Do you say ‘fireflies’ or ‘lightning bugs?’
It comes down to the weather. Or more precisely, the climate.
Learn more at maps.com/how-storms-shape-wo…
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Earth’s oceans are increasingly imperiled by human activity. To better understand the human impact on our oceans, cartographers at @Esri developed a deep dive of @GlobalFishWatch data.
Learn more at maps.com/fishing-intensity-m…
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Earthquakes happen every day. They can range from barely perceptible to disasters that destroy entire communities.
You can now track the latest earthquake activity with Earth in Action: maps.com/earth-in-action/ear…
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Relive an improbable raid on German hydroelectric dams during Operation Chastise in WWII.
Interactive and static maps that blend 3D models and stunning cartography bring the daring mission to life. maps.com/operation-chastise-…
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In the latest Behind the Map, we chat with Warren Davison and explore the use of different mediums to tell stories.
Davison is a senior content specialist on the ArcGIS Storytelling and a lifelong artist.maps.com/warren-davison-cart…
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Snow is a key source of water for much of the American West. But snowfall during winter of 2025-2026 has been markedly absent in these areas. In other locations, like Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the Northeast, snow fell in abundance. maps.com/snowfall-deviation-…
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See how @CartoGuophy brings clarity and beauty to the Köppen climate classification. In both static and interactive versions of these maps, the variety and complexity of Earth's climates are a joy to behold. maps.com/koppen-climates-vis…
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We recently launched a new series on @YouTube called 'Did Geo Know?'
These animated shorts explore interesting geographic phenomena through the lens of maps. And you can see new videos every week. maps.com/animated-maps-short…
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Wind has the power to carve mountains, shape weather, spread seeds and pollen, and even be harnessed as energy. But wind also behaves differently as you move through the atmosphere.
Learn how @windvectorapp helps make sense of this complexity. maps.com/mapping-where-the-w…
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Meteorologists and forecasters are keeping a close eye on the Pacific, as signs of an upcoming El Niño are taking shape.
We've just launched 90-day sea surface temperature and anomaly animations. Both are updated daily.
maps.com/earth-in-action/sea…
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