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Mapping the last glaciers in Oceania
The expedition’s goal was to create the first 3D model of Indonesian mountain’s remaining ice before it disappears
TL;DR
- An expedition was conducted in Puncak Jaya, Indonesia, to document the East Northwall Firn glacier.
- The team used drones and Trimble geospatial technology to create a 3D photogrammetry model of the glacier.
- The East Northwall Firn glacier has decreased in area by approximately 95% since 2002.
- The remaining ice on Puncak Jaya is expected to disappear within the next few years.
- The region around Timika is home to PT Freeport Indonesia's controversial gold and copper mining operations.