The only technology that can ‘see’ beneath the ground is radar imagery. But satellite imagery also allows scientists to map short- and long-term changes to the Earth’s surface. Buried archaeological remains affect the overlying vegetation, soils and even water in different ways, depending on the landscapes you’re examining. — Sarah Parcak

Tags: #Water, #Short, #Earth, #SarahParcak, #American, #Scientist

Mini who’s who:

Sarah Parcak : American Scientist