A Terrain Map That Shows Antarctica in Stunning Detail
September 04, 2018
September 04, 2018
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- Ohio State University issued the following news:
Scientists have released the most accurate, high-resolution terrain map of Antarctica ever created.
The new map has a resolution of 2 to 8 meters, compared to 1,000 meters, which was typical for previous maps.
"It is the highest-resolution terrain map by far of any continent," said Ian Howat, professor of earth sciences and director of the Byrd Polar and Climate Research C . . .
Scientists have released the most accurate, high-resolution terrain map of Antarctica ever created.
The new map has a resolution of 2 to 8 meters, compared to 1,000 meters, which was typical for previous maps.
"It is the highest-resolution terrain map by far of any continent," said Ian Howat, professor of earth sciences and director of the Byrd Polar and Climate Research C . . .