Comparing Figure (IMAGE)

Aarhus University

Comparing Figure

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On satellite images, researchers can identify the smallest details in specific areas, including the size of the cottages, a decisive indicator of the living standard in the area. The images also reveal how the surrounding areas are exploited -- for example for animal grazing, growing of crops or gathering firewood.

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Gary Watmough

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