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Available as of August 2004

Age of the Ocean Floor, Report MGG-12, 1996

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Crustal ages of the global ocean floor draped over shaded relief including multiple global views. Crustal age from Dr. R. Dietmar Mueller, Univ. of Sydney; combined age-relief image by NGDC. Size: 24x31 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Atlantic Hurricanes, 1995

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The 1995 Atlantic hurricane season was the second most active season in recorded history. During 1995, 12 named tropical cyclones formed in the Atlantic before the end of August. By the end of the season 19 tropical cyclones had received names, 11 of them reached hurricane strength. This poster includes images from each hurricane with statistics. Size: 24x36 inches.
Contact: Craig.A.Clark@noaa.gov or 303 497-6761.

Gravity Field Over the Southern Ocean from GEOSAT, Report MGG-6, 1992

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This color-shaded gravity image, derived from GEOSAT satellite altimetry between latitudes 60 deg. S and 72 deg. S in the Circum-Antarctic region, highlights the gravitational effect of ocean floor topography. Size: 24 x 36 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Gulf of Mexico, Report MGG-16, 2000

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Bathymetric contours spanning the northern Gulf of Mexico and northern Bahamas at a scale of approximately 1:2,100,000. This new bathymetry was compiled with multibeam, survey, and trackline data from numerous government, academic, and industry sources. Color-diffracting glasses are included with the poster for viewing in 3-D. Size: 28x64 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

New Icon International Bathymetric Chart of the Arctic Ocean (IBCAO), RP-2, 2004

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A polar stereographic view of the Arctic Ocean displaying bathymetric contours north of 64 degrees north at a scale of 1:6,000,000. Size: 42 x 52 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Lake Erie & Lake St. Clair Bathymetry (wall size), 2000

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Larger version of the MGG-13. This poster is printed using water soluble inks and is not laminated. Size: 3 x 6 feet. Scale 1:250,000.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Lake Erie & Lake St. Clair Bathymetry, (Mini size) Report MGG-14, 1998

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Smaller version of MGG-13 without the descriptive text. This size is ideal for place-mats; however these posters are not laminated. Color-diffracting glasses are not included with the mini-sized poster. Size: 11x17 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Lake Erie & Lake St. Clair Bathymetry, Report MGG-13, 1998

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Colored bathymetric map with one meter contours of Lake Erie and Lake Saint Clair at a scale of 1:350,000. Color-diffracting glasses are included with the poster for viewing in 3-D. This new bathymetry defines, more clearly, the shape and location of previously known features and reveals other features for the first time. Size: 26 x 50 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Lake Erie, Western Basin, 1997

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Bathymetric contours of Lake Erie west of 82 deg. W at a scale of 1:200,000. Size: 22x27 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Lake Michigan Bathymetry (wall size), 1996

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Larger version of MGG-11. The poster comes in three separate sections and must be assembled by recipient. This poster was printed using water soluble inks and is not laminated. Size: 4x8 feet. Scale 1:250,000.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Lake Michigan Bathymetry, Report MGG-11, 1996

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Colored bathymetric map with 10-meter contour interval at a scale of 1:500,000 in a Transverse Mercator Projection. Geomorphology of the lake is described in text. Size: 34x45 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Lake Ontario Bathymetry (wall size), 2000

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Larger version of MGG-15. This poster was printed using water soluble inks and is not laminated. Size: 3 x 5 feet. Scale 1:250,000.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Lake Ontario Bathymetry, MGG-15, 1999

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Colored bathymetric map with 2-meter contour interval at a scale of 1:275,000 in a Transverse Mercator Projection. Geomorphology of the lake is described using text, enlargements, and images. Size: 36x50 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Measured and Estimated Seafloor Topography, RP-1, 1997

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The poster is printed in a Mercator projection from data gridded uniformly at intervals equivalent to 2 minutes longitude at the equator. This new estimate of seafloor topography was obtained from shipboard depth soundings combined with gravity data derived from satellite altimetry to produce a gridded representation of seafloor topography for all ice-free ocean areas within +/-72 degrees latitude. Size: 34 x 53 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Most Intense Tropical Storms, 1996

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The 14 most intense tropical storms from the 1996 calendar year are shown with thermal infrared imagery from the DMSP Operational Linescan System. Each image is accompanied by the vital statistics of the storm, including maximum wind speed, date and time of the image, latitude and longitude of the eye, and duration of the storm. The roster of most intense tropical storms includes 7 typhoons, cyclones, and 2 hurricanes. Size: 24x36 inches.
Contact: Craig.A.Clark@noaa.gov or 303 497-6761.

Most Intense Tropical Storms, 1997

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This poster includes images and information for 10 typhoons, 2 cyclones, and 2 hurricanes. Hurricanes Linda and Guillermo were the only western-hemisphere storms to surpass 128 knots average wind speed. Super Typhoon Paka lasted a rarely seen duration of twenty days. Cyclone Pancho-Helinda travelled nearly the entire width of the Indian Ocean. Size: 24x36 inches.
Contact: Craig.A.Clark@noaa.gov or 303 497-6761.

Most Intense Tropical Storms, 1998

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Although 1998 produced fewer tropical storms than the average, the storms were particularly intense. The destructive power of these storms was evident in the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch. Thousands of lives and homes were destroyed by flooding, landslides and wind. The roster of most intense tropical storms includes 4 typhoons, 5 cyclones, and 5 hurricanes. Size: 24x36 inches.
Contact: Craig.A.Clark@noaa.gov or 303 497-6761.

Nighttime Lights of the USA, 1996

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Nighttime Lights of the USA shows lights from cities, towns, industrial sites, and gas flares. Six months of cloud-free data were compiled and the time-series analyzed to reveal persistent light sources. Size: 24 x 36 inches.
Contact: Craig.A.Clark@noaa.gov or 303 497-6761.

New Icon Nighttime Lights of the World, 1994-1995

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The Nighttime Lights of the World poster depicts the lights from cities, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats, each in a separate color. Source data collected October 1994 - March 1995. The poster measures 36.5"x18.76".
Contact: Craig.A.Clark@noaa.gov or 303 497-6761.

Predicted Seafloor Topography, Report MGG-9, 1994

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A polar stereographic view of seafloor topography from 30 deg. to 70 deg. south latitude estimated from satellite altimetry data and extent, acoustic bathymetry. Size: 36 x 48 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Shield Volcanoes of Hawaii, 2000

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This poster of shield volcanoes shows dramatic images of shield volcanoes built almost entirely of lava flows, and occurring at mid-ocean ridges and hot spots. The Hawaiian shield volcanoes threaten sensitive coastal ecosystems, transportation and communication networks, and populated regions.
Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Southern Ocean Gravity Field from GEOSAT, Report MGG-8, 1993

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Satellite gravity for the South Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Scotia and Tasman Seas and smaller seas around Antarctica from 30 deg. to 72 deg. south latitude. Size: 30 x 40 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Stratovolcanoes of the World, 2000

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Stratovolcanoes (also known as composite volcanoes) are built of successive layers of ash and lava. This poster shows many of the most well known eruptions of strato volcanoes. The magma (molten rock) within the volcano is viscous and often contains trapped gas, causing explosive eruptions. Approximately 85% of stratovolcanoes are located around the Pacific Ocean, forming what is called the "Ring of Fire."
Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

New Icon Surface of the Earth Icosahedron, 2004

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A 20-sided cut-out-and-fold-up model of the Earth displaying global relief in full color. Great project for Earth Science classes. Overall size of an assembled globe is approximately 4.5 inches in diameter with each side of the individual triangles measuring 2.5 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Surface of the Earth, Revised, Report MGG-5R, 2000

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Computer-generated image from digital data bases of land and seafloor elevations on a 2-minute latitude/longitude grid. Size: 31x43 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.

Views of the Globe, Report MGG-10, 1994

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Fourteen images of hemispheric views of global relief have been computer generated from NGDC's digital elevation data. Views are spaced every 90 deg. of longitude and 45 deg. of latitude. Size: 24x24 inches.
Contact: Robin.R.Warnken@noaa.gov or 303 497-6338.


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