Collections of Visualizations on Geoscience Topics

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Browse through our collections of visualizations on geoscience topics. Each collection page is targeted at a topic that could be addressed in one or just a few class periods. Many of these pages reside in other parts of the On The Cutting Edge website so don't be surprised if the page looks different when you click on one of the links.

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Process of Anthropogenic Climate Change part of Climate Change:s
Compiled by Monica Bruckner at SERC. Find animations, videos, pictures, and diagrams about human influences on climate, including how the greenhouse effect works, emissions data, and recent climate curves (i.e. ...

Paleoclimate: Climate Change Through Time part of Climate Change:s
This section provides access to a spectrum of visualizations and supporting material that can be used effectively to teach students about paleoclimate through geologic time. Visualizations include simple animations, GIS-based animated maps, paleogeographic maps, as well as numerous illustrations and photos.

Soil Erosion part of Geomorphology:s
Find animations of soil erosion. There are also Depression Era audio files recounting the Dust Bowl and images of soils.

February 2010 Chile Earthquake and Tsunami part of Hazards:Events
Centered off the coast near Maule, Chile, this 8.8 magnitude earthquake on February 27, 2010 was one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. The massive quake also triggered a tsunami that swept across the Pacific basin.

2005 Hurricane Season part of Hazards:Events
This page presents a number of links to resources about the whole of the record-breaking 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season and some of three of the most well-known storms: Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.

Hurricane Visualizations part of Hazards: Collections
Compiled by Jen Millner at Montana State University and John McDaris at SERC. Find satellite images and visualizations that illustrate how these violent weather systems form and function, as well as their effects ...

Impacts of Climate Change part of Climate Change:s
Find animations chronicling how glaciation is thought to originate due to the Milankovitch Cycles and fluctuations in atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Soil Horizons part of Geomorphology:s
Find animations illustrating the development of soil horizons and their characteristics.

Energy Balance part of Climate Change:s
Compiled by Monica Bruckner at SERC. This section provides access to a spectrum of visualizations and supporting material that can be used effectively to teach students about the Earth's energy balance. ...

Waterfall Formation/Nick Point Migration part of Geomorphology:s
Find animations showing how waterfalls are created, examples of spectacular waterfalls from around the world, and how falling water is used in hydroelectric power.