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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 20h

The AGS Globe:
A Closer Look at Climate Change in Europe, the Fastest-Warming Continent

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#europe #climatechange #europeanunion

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 20h

Today, Colonel Michael Randrianirina declared the military had taken control of #Madagascar, following President Andry Rajoelina's departure from the country yesterday.

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#Madagascarprotests #genzprotest

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 20h

One person has died, and more than 1,000 residents were displaced from their homes as the remnants of #Typhoon Halong passed through western #Alaska.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 20h

#topographytuesday Barun Valley (World's 5th highest peak)

Barun Valley is part of the larger Kangchenjunga–Makalu landscape, a transboundary conservation area involving Nepal, India, and China.

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#barunvalley #nepal #nepaltravel #himalayas #mountains

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 20h

Global deforestation is surging again, and the world is far off track to meet the 2030 pledge to halt forest loss. In 2024, an area about the size of England was lost.

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#ClimateCrisis #deforestation #COP30

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

📢 Announcing... Lightning Talk Speakers! Each year, we welcome thought leaders in #geography & #geospatial to Columbia Climate School to share dynamic, fast-paced Lightning Talks. This Nov. 20-21 in #NYC, connect with some of the brightest minds in the geo-world: www.geography2050.org/registration

The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

Scientists warn the planet has crossed its first climate tipping point. Current rates indicate the world will hit 5.6°F (3.1°C) of warming by 2100.

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#climatechange #coralreef #tippingpoint

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

Flooding and landslides hit Mexico, leaving at least 47 people dead and dozens missing across several states. The worst hit areas are in #hidalgo, #Veracruz, #Puebla, and #Querétaro.

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#mexico #stormdamage

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

The Israeli military has confirmed Hamas released all living Israeli and foreign hostages held in Gaza, a total of 20 people, as part of the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.

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#Israel #Palestine #Gaza

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

#MappyMonday Turtle Island: The Indigenous Regions of North America
The name “Turtle Island” comes from creation stories told by nations such as the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Lenape.
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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 3d

Our 2025 Medalists are accomplished geo-community members who represent our field's forward-thinking innovation, social & environmental impact, & ethical leadership. The medals will be awarded at our Geography 2050 Symposium, Nov 20-21 in #NYC. Join us: www.geography2050.org

#geography #geospatial

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 4d

Two powerful offshore #earthquakes struck the southern #Philippines near Davao Oriental, with magnitudes of 7.4 and 6.8, killing at least seven people, injuring hundreds, and damaging homes, hospitals, roads, and schools.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 4d

Nations of Central and South Asia have voiced their opposition to the stated desire of President Donald Trump for the U.S. military to reclaim control over Bagram Air Base in #Afghanistan.

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#CentralAsia #SouthAsia

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 4d

#Satellites have confirmed that winter storms are capable of generating open-ocean waves as much as 65 feet (20 m) high.

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#ocean #esa #NASA

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 4d

#FoodGeoFriday: Injera is the spongy, sour flatbread that’s the heart of Ethiopian cuisine! With roots dating back to before 1000 BCE, injera has long been the foundation of Ethiopian meals, especially during Orthodox fasting periods.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 5d

In this episode of The Spatial Stack, Matt Forrest sits down w/ AGS Councilor @spatialtee.bsky.social to unpack why #GeoAI could reshape the field as profoundly as GPS once did: open.spotify.com/episode/7rzE...

Register for #Geo2050 & join us Nov. 20-21 in #NYC: www.geography2050.org

#geospatial

The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 5d

Renewables Overtake Coal:
Renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity in the first half of this year - a historic first, according to new data from global energy think tank Ember.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 5d

First Phase of Gaza Peace Plan:
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a U.S-brokered ceasefire and hostage release plan, marking the most significant progress toward ending the two-year war in Gaza.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 5d

National Guard Deployment:
The U.S. states of California, Illinois, and Oregon have filed lawsuits against U.S. President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to bring order to their cities, arguing the administration has exceeded its authority...

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 6d

📢 Historic First: Three Women Presidents of Leading Geographic Societies Meet in Washington, D.C., Breaking Barriers 🗺️ Dr. Marie Price - AGS, Dr. Jill Tiefenthaler - National Geographic Society, & Patricia Solís - Pan-American Institute of Geography and History.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 6d

New Cause for Endurance Sinking
A new study argues the sinking of Ernest Shackleton’s famed ship Endurance in 1915 was due to the weakness of the vessel’s hull, not an ice floe wrecking its rudder.
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This map depicts the route of Endurance on Shackleton's doomed Antarctic expedition.

The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 6d

Deadly Airstrike Hits Festival
A deadly Myanmar military airstrike on a religious festival and anti-junta protest in Chaung-U Township killed more than 40 people, including children, and injured around 80 others.
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This map depicts Chaung-U Township in central Myanmar

The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 6d

Taliban & Military Clash in NW
Eleven Pakistani military personnel have been killed in a gunfight with armed fighters in the country’s northwest, near the Afghan border.
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This map depicts Pakistan's northwestern, mountainous Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, and the Bajaur District on the Afghanistan border, where the Taliban insurgency is resurging.

The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 6d

🌙Happy Diwali🪔 Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Rooted in the epic Ramayana, it marks Lord Rama, Sita, & Lakshmana’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana—welcomed by glowing diyas lighting their path.✨#WorldCultureWednesday

The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 7d

#topographytuesday - Mato Tipila (Bear Lodge)

Both a sacred site for many Plains Nations and a geologic marvel, magma near the surface cooled and erosion revealed those striking vertical columns.

#geology #wyoming #FirstNations

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