The Portuguese conquests led to the economic and cultural decline of the east coast cities. Yet the newcomers soon discovered that they were unable to control the vast area they had conquered. They faced resistance from coastal communities throughout the 16th century, and the profits they expected...
and Jews under the relatively tolerant rule of the Muslim emirs. The cities of Córdoba, Sevilla, andGranadabecame celebrated centres of Muslim architecture, science, and learning at a time when the rest ofEuropewas still emerging from theDark Ages. TheMosque-Cathedral of Córdobaand the fortress...
Here’s everything you need to know for the ultimate Southern California road trip. We’ve got a detailed itinerary, a handy road trip map, must-see spots, and essential tips to make your journey smooth and unforgettable. We’ve got you covered from start to finish!
RECENT GEOLOGIC MAPPING OF WESTERN VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: STATEMAP PROJECT COMPLETES MAPPING OF COASTAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, TAN, Siang S., JONES, Terry A., and MASCORRA, Marina T., (1) California Geol Survey, 185 Berry Street, Suite 210, San Francisco, CA 94107, kclahan@consrv.ca....
On the other hand, Northeast China faced relatively low pressure of urbanization and industrialization, compared with the southeast coastal region of China. This means that the cropland in Northeast China was less used for construction land expansion, which was conducive to the protection of high-...
It might come as a surprise considering that the route is relatively unknown, but the entire path, from the east coast to the west coast, is well-waymarked. You probably won’t need to use a map, but make sure to learn how to read one, just in case. Visibility can be a problem ...
We spent the first three nights of our road trip in the coastal town of Neapoli Vion. This is one of the southernmost towns in mainland Greece, and was a pleasant enough place to stay. The reason for being here, was that a couple of friends were getting married. It was my first Greek...
Fuel moisture conditions have gradually deteriorated across the Geographic Area over the spring months. Displayed on the map are 100-Hour Fuel Moistures using NFDRSVer4 and the Nelson Dead Fuel Model. Under most scenarios, the Nelson model runs higher (6-7 points) than the old 77/78 NFDRS...
aThe USDA plant hardiness map divides North America into 11 hardiness zones. Zone 1 is the coldest; zone 11 is the warmest, a tropical area found only in Hawaii, coastal Southern California and southernmost Florida. In between, the zones follow a fairly predictable pattern across the continent,...