Exploring the Interior of the Earth

4/10/01


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Exploring the Interior of the Earth

Studying the Interior of theEarth

Variation of Velocity with Depth

Interior of the Earth

Discontinuities

A Uniform, Homogeneous Earth

Velocity Increases with Depth

Wave Paths in a Zoned Earth

Reflection and Refraction (I)

Reflection and Refraction (II)

Discontinuities Within the Earth

Chemical and Mechanical Variation

P Wave Shadow Zone

S Wave Shadow Zone

Lithosphere and Asthenosphere

Variation of Temperature - Depth

Earthís Internal Heat

Heat Flow

Seismic Tomography

Magnetism

Earthís Magnetic Field

Determination of Magnetic Latitude

Variations in the Earthís Magnetic Field

Variations in Declination

Variations in Polarity

Variations in Polarity

Marine Magnetic Anomalies

Studying Magnetic Variations

Depositional Remnant Magnetism

Thermal Remnant Magnetism

Magnetic Stratigraphy

Gravity

Gravity Surveys

Gravity Anomaly

Isostacy

Isostatic Rebound

Author: John C Butler

Email: jbutler@uh.edu