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Geophysical imaging

Geophysical imaging is like looking at a picture painted on the ground. It’s a way of looking at the earth underneath us and understanding what’s below the surface by seeing a picture. It uses special instruments to send sound waves or electricity into the ground and then collects the sound and electricity that bounce back. By studying the data that is collected, scientists can paint a picture of what is under the surface, like buried rocks, tunnels, water, and other stuff. Geophysical imaging helps us understand the surface of the earth and can help us find things like oil, minerals, and archaeological artifacts.