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Every recorded hurricane, cyclone, and typhoon since 1850

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From vividmaps.cartodb.com - March 18, 2016 3:12 AM
Based on the NOAA’s historical tropical storm tracks data, which includes storms dating as far back as 1850, the map above shows a top-down view of every hurricane, cyclone, and typhoon in recorded hi — Map created by Vividmaps in CartoDB
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This a brilliant map! I love the pattern created by the storm tracks. Especially the empty space around the equator.
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Smartphones as geospatial tools

From www.ted.com - February 18, 2013 6:43 AM
The disastrous earthquake in Haiti taught humanitarian groups an unexpected lesson: the power of mobile devices to coordinate, inform, and guide relief efforts.

 

Tags: technology, disasters, Haiti, TED.

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This is why ICT is important. No. Vital! Our students need to see things like this so that they understand the positive aspects of technology. They need to see that SMS, Facebook & Twitter are so much more than just a way sharing silly photos of themselves. This technology has the power to affect real, positive change. 

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techsavvygirl's curator insight, February 18, 2013 8:21 AM

Augmenting human potential with smartphones
GTANSW & ACT's curator insight, April 23, 2016 4:11 AM
Responding to disasters and preparedness using technology
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Hurricane Sandy, One Year Later

Hurricane Sandy, One Year Later | Mr Tony's Geography Stuff | Scoop.it
From agonistica.com - November 3, 2013 6:01 AM
The first anniversary of Superstorm Sandy's landfall in New Jersey. Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record (by diameter), the second-costliest storm in U.S. history, affecting 24 states...
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An interesting set of images. Useful for discussion the impact of hurricanes on the cultural environment. 

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