photogeology
photogeology The determination of the overall geology of an area through the interpretation of photographic data (see AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY) by noting variations in colour, tone, geometry, relative relief, and surface texture of land-forms, rock outcrop boundaries, vegetation patterns, etc.
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