A complex esker system in Iceland
![A sweeping photo of a landscape filled with loose rocks and gravel. A scientist stands in the middle of the photo.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/older%20esker_0.jpg?itok=a4qLeCws)
Detailed Description
Lauren Edgar, a research geologist with the USGS Astrogeology Science Center, setting up a Terrestrial Laser Scanner (ground-based LiDAR) to acquire detailed topographic information for a complex esker system. The Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is visible in the background.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.