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Record 1 2021-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Archaeology
CONT

The roots of systematic geophysical prospection can be traced back to a survey done ... in 1893-5. [A] technique known as "bowsing" [was employed] where a pick handle was beaten on the ground and differences in the sound produced indicated disturbances beneath the soil ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Archéologie

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