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A digital terrain model derived from high resolution LiDAR

Detailed Description

A digital terrain model derived from high resolution lidar (top) shows the vegetation removed revealing the underlying volcanic geology, including: lahar (volcanic mudflow) deposits, debris avalanche collapse deposits, and a welded ash flow that was deposited at very high temperature. The bottom aerial image shows the same area without vegetation and tree canopy removed. 

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