DIA-Type Cubic Anvil Apparatus part of SERC Web Resource Collection

Conceptual diagram of a DIA-Type Cubic Anvil Apparatus.

Historical Views of the Earth part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This composite image shows how conception of the deep interior of the planet has changed over the last ~350 years.

High-Pressure Instrumentation part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This diagram associates parts of the Earth's interior with particular kinds of experimental apparatus which can recreate it's pressure and temperature conditions.

Water in the Mantle part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This schematic shows a cross-section of the planet and how water can migrate through the deep interior of the Earth. Blue arrows indicate a movement of water downward, yellow arrows indicated ...

Poster - New Research Directions in High-Pressure Mineral Physics part of SERC Web Resource Collection

Large image showing recent research in mineral physics and advances in technology. Features detailed diagrams of various equipment and a short explanation of mineral physics' goals.

Links to Mineral Physics part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This chart shows how mineral physics can be an important part of both research and education across the geology curriculum.

CVD Anvil part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This image is of a diamond anvil used in high pressure deformation experiments. This particular diamond was created using the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method. These artificial diamonds have ...

Capabilities of Experimental Apparatus part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This diagram displays the pressure/temperature conditions capable of being simulated with two types of experimental equipment: Piston-Cylinder and USSA-2000. The ranges of conditions are plotted on a ...

Imagining Earth's Interior part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This image from the COMPRES galleries show a dozen conceptions of the structure of the deep earth. The composite image is by Ed Garnero.

Teachable Moments: Haiti Earthquake part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This page from IRIS includes links to resources about the geology of the January 12, 2010 Haiti earthquake. Included are animation/visualization links, USGS resources, and others.