42 of the world’s 50 deadliest cities are in one region
Big Think: Strange Maps blog
Here’s why Latin American cities are the deadliest in the world.
Extremities of the Earth: The Highest Point From Sea Level
Worlds Revealed: Geography and maps at the Library of Congress
In the previous post of this blog series, Extremities of the Earth, we explored the depths of the lowest natural point on earth. We will now travel in the opposite direction, to the heights of Mount Everest, the highest point on earth from sea level at 29,029 feet (8,848 m) above sea level.
Hostile Architecture: ‘Design Crimes’ Campaign Gets Bars Removed from Benches
99 percent invisible
Hostile designs can look innocuous, like “armrest” bars dividing up a public bench to prevent rough sleeping. So artist Stuart Semple has launched a new sticker series and website to highlight these approaches around the world.
10 location-based app features that will enrich your life
Geospatial World
Geospatial World rounds up 10 new apps that showcase how location is being harnessed in increasingly creative new ways.
Obesity in America vs Europe: 2 maps explain it all
Big Think: Strange Maps blog
If your BMI is higher than 30, you’re technically obese. These maps show how many people per European country (and U.S. state) suffer from that medical condition.
