Laser images of Ivan's destruction
The U.S. Geological Survey has published images of coastal damage wreaked in Alabama last month by Hurricane Ivan. They include before-and-after shots of destroyed beachfront buildings in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Pine Beach, and of barrier islands cut through and overwashed by the storm's waves and tides. The set includes both photos and survey images shot using airborne laser altimeters.
Just click on the link above, then go to the second paragraph and click on any of the linked image descriptions there. You can then toggle between the before and after views. Fascinating, and very scary if you own beachfront property somewhere.
