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Fire damage vs. Vegetation recovery over time
This map tells us about the fire damage and vegetation recovery following a wildfire in Yosemite National Park. By visualizing changes in vegetation health, we can better understand how ecosystems are able to regenerate and adapt to natural disasters. This allows for better preparation in future conservation efforts, and also makes us more aware of what factors can contribute to further damage or recovery. As a cartographer, color choice, symbology, and simplicity were all key to make this map easily readable for all ages and backgrounds.
Population Density in South Korea
This map illustrates the population density across South Korea, highlighting areas with denser populations (e.g. Seoul) compared to areas that aren’t as populated (e.g. Gangneung). Mapping population densities can help us recognize urban and rural patterns, as well as highlight disproportionately affected areas. Analyzing temporal changes on population densities also reveals demographic trends and urban planning needs. This particular map focused on representing accurate data, as other categorization methods often skewed the data towards outliers. I also opted in making a very simple map with little symbology (no rivers, roads, smaller cities) to make it easier to compare the areas on the basis of population spread.
