This PowerPoint presentation is part of the Whitman College petrology course. The presentation provides an introduction to the structure of the earth in the context of the generation of igneous rocks. Slides in the presentation cover the composition of layers of the earth, P-wave and S-wave velocities through layers of the earth, pressure and heat characteristics of the earth, and regions of igneous generation within the earth. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html
Part of the Cutting Edge collection. The NAGT/DLESE On the Cutting Edge project helps geoscience faculty stay up-to-date with both geoscience research and teaching methods.
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Volcanology, Igneous Processes, Igneous Associations and Tectonic Settings, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Geochemistry, Geochemistry:Elements Resource Type: Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16) Classes of Earth Materials: Volcanic Rocks, Plutonic Rocks Solid Earth Processes: Plutonism, Volcanism Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Plate Tectonics, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Petrology, Geochemistry Tectonic Setting: Oceanic Island, Continental Arc, Continental Rift, Mid-Ocean Ridge, Hot Spot, Island Arc
