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Tag Archives: plate tectonics
The Mountain Mystery (Book Review)
Originally posted on The Grumpy Geophysicist:
Many months ago, Ron Miksha was kind enough to send a copy of his book, The Mountain Mystery, to GG (Ron writes a blog under the book’s name). Although the book was mostly read long…
Posted in Book Review, Plate Tectonics, Reblogs, The Book
Tagged history, plate tectonics
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Wegener’s Death and Drift’s Hiatus
Over the past few days, I’ve written about Alfred Wegener’s continental drift theory, which is celebrating its 100th year as a spunky idea that explains a lot of our geology. From mountains to earthquakes and deep sea rifts to island … Continue reading
100 Years of Drift: Part 1
Fifty years ago, we finally figured out why the Earth has mountains. But one hundred years ago, Alfred Wegener had already offered an explanation – it took those extra 50 years for his grand idea to catch on. The continents, … Continue reading
Drilling into Hell . . . enjoy your visit!
Yesterday, I wrote at length about the many disastrous expensive attempts scientists and engineers made in their quest to collect material from the mantle. So far, they’ve all ended far short of their target. Drilling through crust material (granite on … Continue reading
What do We Really Think about Plate Tectonics?
In mid-August, two experts on acid rain published a study. It’s about Wikipedia and how wiki edits reflect some of the social dynamics of the public’s view of science. The researchers – Adam Wilson and Gene Likens – indicated that … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Science Education
Tagged acid rain, continental drift, cyber vandalism, plate tectonics, Wikipedia
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Harry Hess and the Sea’s Floor
What does a commander of a World War II assault transport ship do in his spare time? If the captain is Harry Hammond Hess, he would be gathering geophysical data enroute to Iwo Jima. Later, he would use the data … Continue reading
Posted in Biography, Exploration, Geology, History, How Geophysics Works, Oceans, Plate Tectonics, The Book
Tagged Harry Hess, Meinesz, oceanography, plate tectonics, sea floor spreading, subduction
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Created Last Thursday
It’s hard to argue with someone who says that the whole universe was created last Thursday. Everything in its place, a stage built and actors entering. Is this the way you picture reality? I hope not – you would be … Continue reading
Sit on a continent, go for a ride.
Of course you know about plate tectonics. Sit on a continent, go for a ride. You were probably told in grade school that continents move with as much speed (and unstoppable determination) as your fingernails are supposed to grow. That’s … Continue reading
Posted in Geology, Plate Tectonics
Tagged Canada, Chile, Haida Gwaii, Iceland, plate tectonics
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A Life Well-Lived
Two years ago this week, one of our greatest scientists quietly passed away. Although among the world’s unheralded heroes, the life of Lawrence Morley deserves our attention. He helped prove plate tectonics, but in a fluke too common in science … Continue reading
Posted in Biography, Geology, History, Plate Tectonics, Space, The Book
Tagged Canada, continental drift, Harry Hess, magnetism, Morley, plate tectonics, Radarsat, Wegener
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Tibetan Mountain Mystery
Tibet’s mysterious plateau – part of the largest and thickest bit of earth crust anywhere on the planet – was recently subjected to the scrutiny of a group of Kansas University scientists. They flew into Lhasa, capital of Tibet, then … Continue reading
Posted in History, How Geophysics Works, Non-drift Theories
Tagged drift, geophysics, GPS, history, India, Meyerhoff, mountains, plate tectonics, Tibet
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