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Collecting lidar at site road failure after Niigata earthquake

October 2004 (approx.)

Detailed Description

The USGS lidar unit scanning a road embankment failure on Route 252, west of Horinouchi-Cho, in Niigata-ken, Japan. The system can be easily transported by vehicle or backpack to study sites, and travels as checked baggage.

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