Mudslide risks in the Pacific Northwest are revealed by laser topography

Laser topography reveals mudslide risks in Pacific Northwest. Data collected by shooting laser beams from an airplane at hills in the Pacific Northwest is helping cities and homeowners evaluate the risk of life-threatening mudslides. The data is being used to help cities evaluate risk of mudsliding in the region.

Laser topography reveals mudslide risks in Pacific Northwest. Data collected by shooting laser beams from an airplane at hills in the Pacific Northwest is helping cities and homeowners evaluate the risk of life-threatening mudslides. The data is being used to help cities evaluate risk of mudsliding in the region.