Introduction to Earth Structure

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Introduction to Earth Structure
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Labeled map of earths interior
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Description of Plate Tectonics
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Whos working on Earths internal structure
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2 Schools of thought
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Whole Earth Tomography
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A Picture from a 3D Model
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How does Whole Earth Tomography Work
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Real world issues in 3D Tomography
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How is Seismic Data Collected?
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How did we do 3D visualization?
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Show 3D Animation Here
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What Scientific Discoveries from WET?

• Critical Results
• 3D Models of Earths Structure
• MOHO, Gutenburg, Core Structure?
• Generally observed patterns
• Subducting slabs, superplumes in Pacific, Africa.

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Show Model Snapshots