Surveying the Scene: Geology

Columbia Glacier, Alaska
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Study of rugged and inaccessible glacial terrain is made easier by the use of aerial photography.
From National Snow and Ice Data Center

New Jersey Coastline
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Aerial photographs such as these allow scientists to monitor shoreline erosion.
U.S. Geological Survey Photograph

Kilauea Volcano
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A record of Kilauea's recent volcanic activity is documented in this aerial view of the summit crater.
U.S. Geological Survey Photograph

Ohio River
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Scars on the terrain tell the tale of the river's shifting path.
U.S. Geological Survey Photograph

Fremont County, Wyoming
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With aerial photographs, geologists can easily spot rock structures like the one pictured here. Shale and sandstone beds have been folded to form this elongate dome.
U.S. Geological Survey Photograph

Mt. Mayon, Philippines
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A unique view of a volcanic eruption is provided by this nighttime aerial shot.
Courtesy of Defense Visual Information Center

Mt. Everest
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Some places are easier to photograph from the air than any other way. A U-2 aircraft was used to obtain this photograph of one of the most inaccessible spots on Earth.
Courtesy of CIA

Surveying the Scene

Archaeology