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What is GIS?

A geographic information system (GIS) lets us visualize, question, analyze, interpret, and understand data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, globes, reports, and charts. Learn more...

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Virtual Globe
Use ArcGIS Explorer (free) to combine your spatial data with free map services.


Make a Nuclear Proximity Map
See how close you are to U.S. nuclear plants.

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