Poster - New Research Directions in High-Pressure Mineral Physics part of 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 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 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 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 ...

Probe Earth's Interior with Advanced Radiation Sources part of Web Resource Collection

Visualization of the Earth's interior based on sources of radiation.

Minerals in Earth's Mantle part of Web Resource Collection

This image from the COMPRES galleries shows the various mineral species that make up the composition of the mantle and how that composition varies with depth down to the core-mantle boundary.

Imagining Earth's Interior part of 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.

2010 Haiti Earthquake Satellite photos part of Web Resource Collection

This half-meter resolution satellite image shows Port-au-Prince, Haiti after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the area on Jan. 12, 2010. The image clearly shows extensive damage, roads covered with ...

Haiti Earthquake, Deforestation Heighten Landslide Risk part of Web Resource Collection

This photo from National Geographic shows the difference in deforestation between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The accompanying article describes the increased risk of earthquake-related ...

Caribbean plate tectonics part of Web Resource Collection

This illustration available at Wikimedia Commons shows the plate tectonic setting in the Caribbean. Plate boundaries are color-coded by margin type and plate motions are noted with direction and ...