Elevation data collected during a space shuttle mission in 2000 continues to inform science and society in unexpected ways.
Published Aug 20, 2024It took feats of engineering and deft piloting to map the planet’s topography, an achievement that continues to pay dividends decades later.
Published Aug 19, 2024Erosion-resistant glacial sediment in the landslide deposit limited the extent of flooding downstream.
Published Aug 15, 2024Dams along the ephemeral river help protect Benghazi against floodwater coming from the wadi and its watershed.
Published Aug 11, 2024Debris from a landslide in British Columbia blocked the river’s flow for several days before water found a way through.
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