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April 24, 2026SedimentologyOpen Access

Modern microbial landscape: Aerial mapping of microbially induced sedimentary structures forming in a coastal sabkha

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TBTomaso R. R. BontognaliABAxel BouquetyOROttaviano Rüsch

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Overview

Field observations and UAV imaging uncover the distribution of microbial structures in a coastal environment, suggesting implications for ancient life recognition.

Key Points

  • This research aims to investigate microbially induced sedimentary structures (MISS) in a coastal sabkha using aerial imagery.
  • Combined field observations with aerial imagery from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
  • Generated an orthomosaic map covering 240 × 180 meters in the intertidal zone.
  • Analyzed and measured the size and distribution of different types of MISS.
  • Identified four distinct types of MISS based on aerial and field observations.
  • Mapped the spatial distribution of MISS, revealing their morphologies and arrangements.
  • Demonstrated that aerial imagery can effectively capture MISS diagnostic features.

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Bontognali et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb0a94553a5433e34b49edhttps://doi.org/10.1111/sed.70117
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