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A journey to the centre of plate tectonics and mantle convection

João Duarte and edited by Michaël Pons September 4, 2024

This graphic by Fabio Crameri is adjusted from Crameri et al. (2019) is available via the open-access s-Ink repository.

“Dynamics of Plate Tectonics and Mantle Convection,” is edited by Dr. João C. Duarte and published by Elsevier. The book brings together contributions from more than 40 renowned authors in the fields of geology, geodynamics, tectonics, petrology and geophysics. It offers the unique authors’ perspective on the interconnected processes of plate tectonics and mantle convection and their v ...[Read More]

The nature of the shortening in the Central Andes : Part 1

Michaël Pons August 21, 2024

Climate and DRR Education as a Case for Lifelong Learning

Joshua L. DeVincenzo, Syeda Kainaat Jah and edited by Kleoniki (Lydia) Theodoridou August 14, 2024

A united and well-informed community dedicated to making a positive impact on our planet Earth system. Illustrated by Emily Hinshaw

We live in a society where climate change has already shown its impact across the world with devastating consequences. The alarming frequency of extreme weather events leading to tremendous disasters leaves us all perplexed and anxious about what will be coming next without taking any immediate action. Bearing that in mind, Dr. Joshua L. DeVincenzo with M.A Student Syeda Kainaat Jah both from Colu ...[Read More]

Modeling the Early Earth: Idealization and its Aims II

Junjie Dong and edited by Rajani Shrestha July 24, 2024

An artist’s impression of the early Archean Earth, with minimal landmasses and a global ocean. Image credit: Alec Brenner.

This week we have the second part of Junjie Dong’s insightful blog on modeling the early Earth. Following the discussion (“Modeling the Early Earth: Idealization and its Aims I”) about the major early Earth questions and challenges in modeling early Earth, Junjie now explores the imprtance of modeling as a scientific endeavor. He presents how one could more effectively model the ...[Read More]