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Ground-Penetrating Radar acquisition at Fire Island, NY

By St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
A scientist stands on a dune with scientific equipment with the ocean in the background.
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Detailed Description

Ground-Penetrating Radar instruments are towed across land. Data from this instrument show underlying sediment layers within the dune and barrier island, which may reveal patterns of growth and erosion.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.