Volcano Measurement



Scientists measuring the changing shape of a volcano.
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Image copyright 1997 by the American Geophysical Union. Further electronic distribution is not allowed.

This image shows volcanologists monitoring the changing shape of a shield volcano with laser surveying instruments. volcanologists also use remote sensing and other tools to measure volcanoes.


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Volcano Measurement



Scientists measuring the changing shape of a volcano.
Click on image for full size version (40K GIF)
Image copyright 1997 by the American Geophysical Union. Further electronic distribution is not allowed.

This image shows scientists monitoring the changing shape of a shield volcano with lasers. Scientist also use other tools like remote sensing to measure volcanoes.


Return to Volcanoes

Return to Earth's Surface & Interior


Volcano Measurement



Scientists measuring the changing shape of a volcano.
Click on image for full size version (40K GIF)
Image copyright 1997 by the American Geophysical Union. Further electronic distribution is not allowed.

This image shows scientists monitoring the changing shape of a shield volcano with lasers.


Return to Volcanoes

Return to Earth's Surface & Interior



Last modified April 09, 1997 by the Windows Team

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