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"There’s something to be said for a job that pays you to stroll over the
Scottish Highlands, scoot around a Greek Island, or go on an expedition to
Antarctica – all in the name of geoscience, the study of the Earth.
But during COVID travel restrictions, many geologists had to mine the
collection of samples and data they already had. Other geologists used
satellite and other images to make geological interpretations.
This field of geology is called remote sensing, which is the process of using,
for instance, satellites or aeroplanes to observe the physical features of an
area at a distance. It’s often easier to see how geology shapes our landscapes
by taking this birds-eye view.
In terrific news for remote sensing geologists, armchair geology enthusiasts
and lovers of stunning landscapes, the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
has a vast collection of satellite images of the Earth’s surface, capturing
breathtaking geological features from space.
Remote sensing geologists use many techniques which make features of interest
more distinct. This enhances or alters colours, which you can see in a few of
my picks of USGS’s eight most fascinating images. Here’s what they reveal about
the planet."
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
