Drones provide new perspectives on the impact of water on sculpting mountain ranges. By surveying terrain, drones collect data on erosion patterns, river pathways, and sediment movement. This aerial view aids in understanding how water, through erosion and deposition, influences the topography of mountains over extended periods. The collected data offers insights into the dynamic interplay between water and landforms, unraveling the evolving landscape-shaping processes over time.
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