Plate Tectonics-Discover Our Earth part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This site from Cornell University presents an illustrated and interactive description of plate tectonics. Topics covered include an introduction to plate boundaries and sea floor spreading, and the ...

EarthRef: Website for Physical and Chemical Earth References part of SERC Web Resource Collection

The EarthRef web site contains several online databases, downloadable modeling tools, and more. The databases include GERM (Geochemical Earth Reference Model), the EarthRef Digital Archive, the ...

SoftStructure: Structural Geology on a PC part of SERC Web Resource Collection

SoftStructure is a package of more than 20 programs (most under DOS) for Quantitative Analysis in Structural Geology, including: MOHR, SHEAR, STRAIN, FRY, CALCITE_TWINS, STRESS_INVERSION, FOLTING, ...

Virtual Seismic Atlas part of SERC Web Resource Collection

The Virtual Seismic Atlas is an open access community resource to share the geological interpretation of seismic data. By browsing freely through the site you will find seismic images and ...

Earth Velocity part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This site presents a java applet that models the velocity of P- and S-waves traveling through the Earth. Interactive animations of earth density, the periodic table, a contour map and dip and strike ...

Earthquakes - Discover Our Earth part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This site, from Cornell University, describes the origins, effects, measurement, and consequences of earthquakes. The site includes an overview and an exercise section that discusses key points ...

Exploring Our Dynamic Planet: Jules Verne Voyager, Jr. part of SERC Web Resource Collection

Exploring Our Dynamic Planet consists of interactive tools, curriculum, and background materials that enable students to better visualize geophysical and geological processes and structures. A ...

University Navstar Consortium GPS Site Motion Vector/Crustal Velocity Archive part of SERC Web Resource Collection

The University Navstar Consortium (UNAVCO) Boulder facility has developed a Global Positioning System (GPS) Site Motion Vector Archive. Precise motions of points on the Earth, made with continuous or ...