Japanese land surveyors have made a discovery that could change the way we think about Japan's tallest peak, at least a little bit. They found that Mount Fuji is actually 5 centimeters higher than previously thought. The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan conducted a survey to see how deformations in the Earth's crust may have affected elevations across the country. It used new methods incorporating satellite data, which the organization says not only saves time but is also more accurate. Measurements taken last July at Mount Fuji placed its altitude at 3,775.56 meters. And that's not all. From next month, the survey's results will also be applied for use in mapping and construction projects.
◆conduct 行う
◆deformations 変形
◆crust 外側を覆う硬い表面、層
◆incorporate 取り入れる、組み込む