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Andy Dorn

This Interactive Map of Earth's Weather Is the Most Stunning Thing on the Internet - Po... - 0 views

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    "The most stunning aspect of the interactive is its detail. You can change the altitude to look at winds in different layers of the atmosphere. Clicking on the "Earth" button will present a feast of options for showing different map projections or data overlays. In addition to wind, you can look at ocean currents, temperature, humidity, air density and more."
Andy Dorn

Restoring China's Loess Plateau - YouTube - 0 views

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    "Home to more than 50 million people, the Loess Plateau in China's Northwest takes its name from the dry powdery wind-blown soil. Centuries of overuse and overgrazing led to one of the highest erosion rates in the world and widespread poverty."
Andy Dorn

Amazon Rainforest: Nasa satellite measures remarkable 1,600 mile journey of dust from S... - 1 views

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    "Every year, winds and weather formation pick up millions of tonnes of nutrient-rich dust from the Sahara desert, carries it 1,600 miles westwards and then dumps it over the Amazon rainforest. The dust, containing large amounts of phosphorous, is recycled by the jungle's rich and abundant fauna."
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