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2014-06-19

5 Visually Stunning Data-Driven Maps
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5 online maps visualizing data in unique ways

Data on it’s own is boring. But take that data and visualize it on a map, and that data springs to life. Not only can mapped data be fascinating to explore, but also can reveal powerful insights in a way that’s easy to understand. We could easily boast about what were doing with our own data mapping visualizer – Kiwi, but we won’t. Here are 5 more data-driven maps worth checking out:

1 – AQICN.info
This map shows most of the AQI(Air Quality Index) monitor in the world. Displays AQI readings temperature wind speed and other useful data for air pollution monitoring.

2 – Global Forest Watch
Google partnered with 40 other organizations create a near-real time online forest monitoring system that empowers people everywhere to better manage forests.

3 – Submarine Cable Map
This map catalogued 263 undersea cables. Each country is colored according to how many international submarine cable system links are connected there.

4 – earth.nullschool.net
Visualization of global weather conditions, updated every three hours.

5 – Sights map
This sightseeing popularity heat-map is base on the number of Google Panoramio photos taken at each place in the world. shows the most popular and interesting places for tourism and sightseeing.