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3D remote sensing image of a water catchment in Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge

By Southwest Biological Science Center
3D remote sensing image of a water catchment in Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
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3D remote sensing image of a water catchment in Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, as part of a study to analyze the geometric dimensions and storage capacity of each tank, also called a "tinaja".  Image courtesy of Joel Sankey, USGS.

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