USGS. This map (27 x 18") shows those earthquakes that occurred in 1900-1994 that generated destructive tsunamis somewhere in the Pacific region. Many of the earthquakes shown denerated tsunamis that resulted in loss of life. Tsunamis that originated from distant earthquakes are also shown on th...
It's no coincidence that most undersea earthquakes and volcanoes are concentrated near faults in the seabed. High-resolution seabed maps can help scientists predict catastrophic geologic events before they happen, which may reduce the impact on nearby populations. This map shows all undersea ...
Special treat for sailors and boaters in the US is the option to display nautical charts. It shows water depths, dangers, anchorages, and other features. The provided nautical charts aren’t for navigation purposes. Using the app is easy. You can change units, wind speed display (animation...
The most significant environmental feature of the near-shore region is that water depths are shallow and change rapidly. The shallow depths mean thatocean surfacewaves can “feel” the bottom, which causes a change in how waves move, or propagate, along the surface, and a change in the shape...
groundwater, our approach assumes that ecosystems with access to groundwater will appear as ‘blue or green islands’ because they will be wet and maintain ecohydrologic and photosynthetic function during the dry season, in contrast to those without access to groundwater23. For this reason, we ...
As such, it shows how the limits of the product achieved should not be ascribed to professional incompetence or the technical incapacity of the authors, but exclusively to the pursuit of objectives that the cartographic medium cannot possibly meet. The document features a central map that records ...
The image above shows the location of the Elden Ring map fragment in the Deeproot Depths. This secret area can be accessed once you beat the Valiant Gargoyle bosses in Nokron Eternal City. Map fragment: Deeproot Depths Mount up on Torrent and traverse the giant branches that lead farther to...
The Europe Political Map shows ocean depths with blue color shading. Shallow areas are marked with pale blue colors and deeper areas are darker blue. This allows you to easily see the that the North Sea and Barents Sea are very shallow and understand why they can support oil and natural gas...
A large laminated physical map of the world. Shows national capital cities, latitude / longitude lines, physical features, terrain shading. Perfect for students, classrooms, offices, homes, or anywhere that a map is needed for education, display or dec
One is multibeam sonar. Rather than sending a single sound wave, these systems bounce potentially hundreds off the bottom. The technology is so sensitive it can detect air bubbles in the water, according to NOAA. The only drawback is that systems need to be mounted on submersibles or to...