Collections of Visualizations on Geoscience Topics
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Geodynamo Visualizations part of Deep Earth: Collectons
Compiled by John McDaris of SERC. These animations and images are examples of the current research into the generation of the Earth's magnetic field by action of a dynamo in the core of the planet. The ...
Ocean-Atmosphere Circulation part of Climate Change:s
Compiled by Monica Bruckner at SERC. This section includes visualizations to teach students about sea surface temperature (SST), currents, and climate-related trends such as ENSO and PDO. Visualizations include ...
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. ...
Atmosphere part of Climate Change:s
These animations show the function of greenhouse gases and ozone, atmospheric pressure, temperature, and density.
Turbidite Development part of Sedimentary Geology:s
This site focuses on sedimentary turbidity currents and their deposits. You'll find here useful animations, photos, static images, videos of experimental models, and visual output from numerical models that can be integrated into lectures or labs.
Sequence Stratigraphy part of Sedimentary Geology:s
Sequence stratigraphy takes a genetic approach to the examination and interpretation of sedimentary strata. This section investigates the topic of sequence stratigraphy utilizing a combination of linked text, images (stills and animated), and short videos.
Geologic Time part of Rates and Time:s
This section highlights animations, images, interactive graphics and videos used to teach the concept of geologic time in an introductory geology course. Visualizations cover the specific topics of earth history, relative age dating and life through geologic time.
Radioactive Decay and Absolute Age Determinations part of Rates and Time:s
This section provides access to a number of visualizations and supporting material illustrating the concept of radioactive decay and its central role in radiometric dating. Visualizations include cross-linked series of diagrams, static illustrations, and photos.
Rock Cycle part of Petrology:s
Find animations for the rock cycle including metamorphic rock formation, clastic sedimentary rocks formation, igneous rock formation, and igneous rocks classification.
El Nino/La Nina Visualizations part of Oceanography:Ocean System:s
Compiled by Jen Millner at Montana State University Find models and animations about El Nino, including sea surface level and sea surface temperature anomalies. Browse the complete set of Visualization Collections ...