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Welcome to GeographyRocks.xyz, a space for Geographic Information Science (GIS) and geography-related news and resources with a Canadian focus.

Geospatial technologies are rapidly evolving, and spatial data is constantly being used to inform and enhance our modern lives in many ways. The goal of Geography Rocks is to contribute to the field of GIScience by providing professional GIS analysts and geo-enthusiasts alike with:

  • Fun, bite-sized pieces of geospatial news and info
  • Original articles on geospatial topics
  • Technical tutorials to enhance GIS workflows

Read something that peaks your interest? Great! Additional resources are provided in each post so you can dive a little deeper into the topic.

References for source materials on Geography Rocks are are provided in APA citation style, when applicable. Any images that are not referenced have been sourced from open, royalty-free repositories where attribution is not required.

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