LiDAR imaging

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Definition

A remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure variable distances, often used in archaeology to reveal landscape features, such as ancient roadways and structures.

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Episode #112 Teton Dam & Bonneville Flood Breakouts / Snake River Canyons Idaho

KosmographiaApr 19, 2025

In this episode of the Randall Carlson Podcast, the hosts explore the catastrophic effects of the Bonneville Flood, tracing its path across ancient Utah to the Snake River Plain. They also discuss the significance of modern findings, such as LiDAR imaging at Chaco Canyon. Furthermore, the episode covers the history of the Teton Dam collapse, linking it to broader Earth sciences and ancient geography.

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