Now showing: Anatomy of a disaster in 3-D
Friday, October 28, 2011 - 17:00
in Earth & Climate
In the chaotic aftermath of a natural disaster, recording the devastation in minute detail might seem like a macabre pursuit. But researchers are increasingly doing just that with laser technology that, they say, can help them better understand the colossal forces at work, and can help better prepare communities for the next catastrophe.