Ultrasonic Measurements Under Transition Zone Conditions part of Web Resource Collection

This image presents a schematic of the experimental setup used by Wang and Li (2003) to conduct ultrasonic measurements of sample deformation under transition zone conditions.

Geotherm with Pressure-Temperature Ranges Accessible by Static Techniques part of Web Resource Collection

This graph shows a geotherm together with the temperature and pressure ranges over which certain experimental methods are useful.

Kirscher's Earth Stucture part of Web Resource Collection

Athanasius Kircher's 1665 conception of the Earth's interior.

D-DIA Apparatus part of Web Resource Collection

This image is a schematic of a D-DIA apparatus used for mineral deformation experiments at high temperature and pressure.

The Earth's Mantle part of Web Resource Collection

This illustration from Kellog, Hader, and van der Hilst (1999) shows their vision of a chemically stratified mantle perturbed by the downgoing subducted slabs of oceanic lithospere (blue).

DIA-Type Cubic Anvil Apparatus part of Web Resource Collection

Conceptual diagram of a DIA-Type Cubic Anvil Apparatus.

Current and Future Directions in High-Pressure Mineral Physics part of Web Resource Collection

The cover of the report "Current and Future Directions in High-Pressure Mineral Physics," showing the layers of the Earth and high-pressure equipment.

Historical Views of the Earth part of 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 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 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 ...