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🛰️ Satellites show how Tibet’s tectonic collision reshapes the continent:

• New study using Copernicus Sentinel-1 radar and GNSS data finds the Tibetan Plateau is less rigid than thought.

• Faults like the Kunlun let the plateau’s interior flow east–west, stretching and collapsing under huge forces.

• Produces the highest-resolution maps yet of continental deformation.

• Helps refine seismic hazard models for the region.

🛰️ How can satellites reveal development needs hidden by national averages?

Researchers combined satellite imagery with machine learning to estimate Human Development Index scores for 61,530 municipalities worldwide:

• Over half the global population lives where local development differs from national averages.

• Fine-grained insights help target policy and aid more effectively.

• Shows the power of combining remote sensing with AI for global development.

🌍 The 2025 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition finalists are in! Vote for your fave story and celebrate geospatial storytelling power. Over 450 storytellers from 55 countries shared solutions in 14 languages. Check out standout stories in:

• Environment
• People
• Infrastructure

Vote for your favorite and see innovative solutions 🌟