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![]() | Digital Elevation Model (Topography) Image
This is a digital elevation model. It shows how high the ground is - the lighter it is, the higher the ground. To learn more about digital elevation models, click here to create your own 3D digital elevation model! |
![]() | 3D Shaded Relief Image
This image is called a shaded relief image. It was made on a computer using the digital elevation model shown above. It was also used to make the 3D image. You need your 3D glasses to see the 3D effect! |
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