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LIST, Lidar Surface Topography
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... Observations from LIST will help scientists find active faults, map the global loss of topsoil, and detect signs of potential volcanic activity. Global measurements of vegetation height will advance studies of forest and land-cover dynamics and allow quantitative assessment of wildfire risk.
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Key Terms

  • quantitative assessment
  • allow quantitative
  • permit mapping
  • advance studies
  • precise global

  • active faults
  • volcanic activity
  • topographic data
  • using laser
  • global topographic

  • global loss
  • vegetation height
  • laser altimetry
  • potential volcanic
  • mud flows

  • flood hazards
  • graphic survey
  • help scientists
  • zontal resolution
  • global measurements

  • detect signs


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