Breaking Boundaries: Celebrating Women’s Achievements in Remote Sensing

Posted on March 19, 2024

SOUTHWORTH – Breaking Boundaries: Celebrating Women’s Achievements in Remote Sensing Jane Southworth, Erin Bunting, Hannah Herrero, Kelley Crews Article first published online: 29 Feb 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frsen.2024.1369697 ABSTRACT: The scope of this issue spans from theoretical advancements to practical applications, addressing global challenges through a multifaceted lens. Together, these papers weave a rich tapestry of […]

The impact of transport policies on road accessibility in Ghana

Posted on March 18, 2024

WALTHER – The impact of transport policies on road accessibility in Ghana Susanna Goewey, Olivier J. Walther, Paul Nugent Article first published online: 01 February 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19376812.2024.2309385 ABSTRACT: This article examines the impact of transport policies on road accessibility in Ghana. To measure accessibility gains, the article applies a model that compares the area […]

The role of people, parks and precipitation on the frequency and timing of fires in a sub-Saharan savanna ecosystem

Posted on March 15, 2024

SOUTHWORTH – The role of people, parks and precipitation on the frequency and timing of fires in a sub-Saharan savanna ecosystem Julius R. Dewald, Imelda K. Moise, Jane Southworth Article first published online: 14 December 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/WF23020 ABSTRACT: Background The Lupande Game Management Area (GMA) and the adjacent South Luangwa National Park (NP) in […]

Spatial epidemiology of human anthrax in Son La province, Vietnam, 2003-2022

Posted on March 14, 2024

LUONG, METRAILER, BLACKBURN – Spatial epidemiology of human anthrax in Son La province, Vietnam, 2003-2022 Tan Luong, Tien Dung Nguyen, Van Truong Lu, Morgan C. Metrailer, Van Khang Pham, Thi Thu Ha Hoang, Thi Mai Hung Tran, Thanh Hai Pham, Thanh Long Pham, Quang Thai Pham, Jason K. Blackburn Article first published online: 28 January 2024 […]

Temporal compounding increases economic impacts of atmospheric rivers in California

Posted on March 13, 2024

SERAFIN – Temporal compounding increases economic impacts of atmospheric rivers in California Corinne Bowers, Jack W. Baker, Katherine A. Serafin Article first published online: 19 January 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1029/2023EF003536 ABSTRACT: Temporally compounding atmospheric river (AR) events cause severe flooding and damage in California. However, the contribution of temporal compounding to AR-induced loss has yet to be […]

Daily rhythm of urban space usage: insights from the nexus of urban functions and human mobility

Posted on March 12, 2024

MAO – Daily rhythm of urban space usage: insights from the nexus of urban functions and human mobility Fangye Du, Jian Kang, Liang Mao, Jiaoe Wang Article first published online: 04 January 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-023-02577-y ABSTRACT: As urban density increases, it becomes increasingly common for multiple functions to coexist within the same space, intensifying the […]

EPI Research Day 2024

Posted on March 8, 2024

UF Geography was well represented at this year’s Emerging Pathogens Institute (EPI) Research Day. Simrik Bhandari, a first year Masters student working in the Quantitative Disease Ecology and Conservation (QDEC) lab, presented a poster on the spatial patterns of dengue incidence in Nepal. Gavriella Hecht, a second-year PhD student in the Quantitative Disease Ecology […]

Greening the Urban Landscape: Assessing the Impact of Tree-Planting Initiatives and Climate Influences on Miami-Dade County’s Greenness

Posted on March 8, 2024

SOUTHWORTH – Greening the Urban Landscape: Assessing the Impact of Tree-Planting Initiatives and Climate Influences on Miami-Dade County’s Greenness Scott C. Brown, Julius R. Dewald, Joanna L. Lombard, Jane Southworth, Jose Szapocznik Article first published online: 30 December 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16010157 ABSTRACT: In urban settings, trees and greenery play a vital role in environmental well-being […]

Atmospheric River Sequences as Indicators of Hydrologic Hazard in Historical Reanalysis and GFDL SPEAR Future Climate Projections

Posted on March 6, 2024

SERAFIN – Atmospheric River Sequences as Indicators of Hydrologic Hazard in Historical Reanalysis and GFDL SPEAR Future Climate Projections C. Bowers, K. A. Serafin, K.-C. Tseng, J. W. Baker Article first published online: 28 November 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1029/2023EF003536 ABSTRACT: When multiple atmospheric rivers (ARs) occur in rapid succession, the combined effect on the hydrologic system […]

Insuring the Unpredictable

Posted on March 5, 2024

Speaker: Dr. Manny Hernandez Senior Analyst Catastrophe Research & Development Liberty Mutual Thursday, March 7, 2024 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Recorded for YouTube Turlington Hall 3018 and Zoom University of Florida Abstract: The escalating frequency and intensity of weather-related events, such as wildfires in California and severe hailstorms over the Midwest, have amplified the impact […]

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