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Empirical fractal
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John Cook
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Sept. 17, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Math
Geometry
mathematics
fractals
surveying
Koch snowflake
Summary
The post discusses the concept that the measured length of a coastline can vary based on the measurement device used, using the Koch snowflake as a reference. It explores the real-world implications of this idea in surveying.
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