Six countries are staking claims to Arctic waters as ice disappears. Russia leads with 4.8 million square kilometers (1.85 million square miles), Canada has 4 million square kilometers (1.54 million square miles), Denmark claims 2.2 million square kilometers (843,345 square miles) through Greenland. What’s beneath the melting ice makes these claims worth fighting over.
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Köppen-Geiger climate maps of Canada reveal dramatic northward shifts from 1901-1930 to 2077-2099. Animated comparisons show tundra retreating to Arctic islands, subarctic zones moving hundreds of kilometers north, tree line advancing, and southern continental climates warming under the ssp2-4.5 scenario.
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New Köppen-Geiger climate maps of the United States reveal dramatic shifts from 1901-1930 to 2077-2099. Watch animated comparisons showing how tundra retreats in Alaska, continental zones move north, and arid regions expand in the West under the ssp2-4.5 climate scenario.
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Russia leads Europe with 38.2 million men aged 18-59 in mobilization reserve, but survey data shows only 84% would actually fight. Belgium has the lowest willingness at 19%, while Norway tops the chart at 92%.
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Earth’s seas are rising today, but the long-term future holds both floods and droughts on a planetary scale. See maps I created showing what our world would look like if all ice melted, if alien oceans were added, and when Earth eventually runs dry.
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Ever wondered why your morning coffee tastes different from your afternoon tea? The answer lies in altitude, climate, and centuries of agricultural adaptation. Join me on a cartographic journey through the landscapes that bring these beloved beverages to your cup.
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Wheat, maize, and rice account for most of the world’s cereal production and nearly all daily calories. See where they’re grown around the world, who leads the way in production, and where the three crops overlap.
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From the Vatican’s 100% immigrant population to countries where foreign-born residents make up less than 0.1% of the total, discover how migration shapes our world through detailed cartographic analysis.
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What if state and county borders weren’t just lines, but barriers shaped by elevation, rainfall, and population? This series of 3D maps that do just that—transforming geographic and demographic data into eye-catching visualizations.
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Households in Hawaii have the most cash in the bank—over $43,000—while Mississippi residents hold under $2,000. Discover how median bank balances vary widely by state, and where yours lands in the rankings.
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