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3D mapping captures an Indonesian tropical glacier before it disappears
Key Takeaways
- Researchers created a detailed 3D model of a glacier near Indonesia’s Puncak Jaya.
- The area has lost 97% of its ice cover since 1980, and the last two glaciers may disappear by 2030.
- Persistent cloud cover makes drone-based field mapping especially useful there.
- The dataset is open source and serves both scientific and cultural documentation goals.
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DT Editorial Team··via fastcompany.com