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Archaeologists in Scotland are turning to drones to help them preserve archaeological sites under threat from coastal erosion caused by climate change. The drone images are used to create millimetre-accurate 3D digital models of sites that can help archaeologists understand them better, monitor their condition and record the exact location of the current coast edge. The models can also be used to predict how much land will be lost to erosion, allowing researchers to decide which sites to prioritise for investigation. The technique has been used to record sites from the Borders to Shetland and all types of coastal landscapes, from soft sand dunes to rocky cliffs.

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https://www.digitscotland.com/how-drones-are-helping-to-save-scotlands-coastal-archaeology/