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Animated GIF showing a comparison between low-quality and high-resolution seafloor mapping

By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
An animated GIF shows a comparison between low-quality and high-resolution seafloor mapping
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Animated GIF showing a comparison between low-quality and high-resolution seafloor mapping of a deep-sea canyon system.

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