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Last update:
15/11/2006

LIGHT DIRECTION

To see the effects of light direction on a shaded relief, adjust the direction of illumination with the small sun below. If you select a light direction from south, the terrain will appear inverted. Observe the well depicted terrain in certain parts (and other areas that are not), depending on the chosen light direction.

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Phantom Ranch, Grand Canyon, USA. DEM by USGS.

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