It shows elevation trends across the state. Detailed topographic maps and aerial photos of Louisiana are available in the Geology.com store. See our state high points map to learn about Driskill Mtn. at 535 feet-the highest point in Louisiana. The lowest point is New Orleans at -8 feet.
Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light, packing a punch strong enough to pierce through metal or concrete barriers. More energetic than X-rays, they are born in the chaos of exploding stars, the annihilation of electrons and the decay of radioactive atoms.
â¢ X rays are high energy electromagnetic waves, but visible light is medium energy electromagnetic waves. â¢ The visible spectrum is very narrow compared to the X-ray spectrum. â¢ X rays can penetrate the human body but visible light is not capable of doing that. Related posts: 1  Difference Between Radioactivity and Radiation. 2  Difference Between X-Rays and Gamma Rays.