23 October 2021 Earth Science Sites of the Week
Francek, Mark
Hello Everyone,
This week’s 23 October 2021 Earth Science Sites of the Week feature the following resources:
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Editor’s Picks: 1) The World According to Google Street View, *2) How Does Permeability and Watersheds Effect Flooding?, 3) Full Rotation of the Moon, **4) Animation of Global Warming Broken Down by Country
and Region from 1850 to 2020, ***5) Interactive Map of Wind Energy Infrastructure and Resources, 6) Dancing Frog Legs, 7) Happy Golden Retriever Dog Loves Sliding Down Snowy Hill, **8) The Benefits of Good Posture.
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Geology and Geography
1. The World According to Google Street View
2. Researchers Report New Understanding of Deep Earthquakes
Water
1. How Does Permeability and Watersheds Effect Flooding?
Space
1. Full Rotation of the Moon
Environmental
1. Animation of Global Warming
2. Interactive Map of Wind Energy Infrastructure and Resources
General
1. Dancing Frog Legs
2. Happy Golden Retriever Dog Loves Sliding Down Snowy Hill
Inspiration
1. The Benefits of Good Posture
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Geology and Geography
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Site Name |
The World According to Google Street View |
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Site URL |
https://fleetlogging.com/the-world-according-to-google-street-view/ |
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Site Author |
baubauciaociao |
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Suggested by |
NESTA Twitter |
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Description |
“The map above shows all the streets, roads, highways, byways, lanes and alleys covered by Google Street View.” |
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Site Name |
Researchers Report New Understanding of Deep Earthquakes |
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Site URL |
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Site Author |
University of Houston |
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Suggested by |
NESTA Twitter |
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Description |
“Researchers have known for decades that deep earthquakes—those deeper than 60 kilometers, or about 37 miles below the Earth's surface—radiate seismic energy differently than those that originate closer to the surface. But a systematic approach to understanding why has been lacking.” |
Water
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Site Name |
How Does Permeability and Watersheds Effect Flooding? |
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Site URL |
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Site Author |
NESTA-US |
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Suggested by |
NESTA Twitter |
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Description |
“flooding along base of Appalachian Mountains in response to Tropical Storm Michael” |
Space
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Site Name |
Full Rotation of the Moon |
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Site Author |
MDx media |
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Suggested by |
NESTA Twitter |
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Description |
“Full rotation of the Moon as seen by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter” |
Environmental
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Site Name |
Animation of Global Warming Broken Down by Country and Region from 1850 to 2020 |
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Site Author |
Dr. Robert Rohde |
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Suggested by |
NESTA Twitter |
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Description |
“Animation of global warming broken down by country and region from 1850 to 2020.” |
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Site Name |
Interactive Map of Wind Energy Infrastructure and Resources |
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Site URL |
https://atlas.eia.gov/apps/2fe12ffc62864b97b4c2825569fb2381/explore |
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Site Author |
U.S. Energy Atlas |
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Suggested by |
NESTA Twitter |
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Description |
“Map of wind infrastructure assets and resources in the U.S.” |
General
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Site Name |
Dancing Frog Legs |
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Site Author |
NESTA US |
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Suggested by |
NESTA Twitter |
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Description |
“Ions creating voltage differences in cells” |
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Site Name |
Happy Golden Retriever Dog Loves Sliding Down Snowy Hill |
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Site Author |
Adorable Animal |
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Suggested by |
NESTA |
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Description |
“Happy Golden Retriever Dog Loves Sliding Down Snowy Hill What better way to spend your Christmas! Bringing Together Dog Lovers From Across The Globe! One Paw At A Time.” |
Inspiration
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Site Name |
The Benefits of Good Posture |
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Site URL |
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-benefits-of-good-posture-murat-dalkinic |
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Site Author |
Educator Murat Dalkilinç Director Nadav Arbel Artist Alon Braier Sound Designer Tzoletet Studios Script Editor Eleanor Nelsen Narrator Addison Anderson |
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Suggested by |
Mark Francek |
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Description |
“Has anyone ever told you, “Stand up straight!” or scolded you for slouching at a family dinner? Comments like that might be annoying—but they are not wrong. Your posture is the foundation for every movement your body makes and can determine how well your body adapts to the stresses on it. Murat Dalkilinç gives the pros of good posture.” |
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Mark Francek
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