Syncline and anticline
In structural geology, a syncline is a fold with younger rock layers closer to the center of the structure, whereas an anticline is the inverse of a syncline.
“Freehand” drawings to portray certain concepts qualitatively. Instead of directly representing data, they are visualising the current knowledge.
Dinosaur looking up the sky comic
Comic sketch illustrating the ambiguous statement: “Dinosaur looking up the sky.”.
Climate change tipping points
Potential climate tipping points where rising global atmospheric temperatures could cause irreversible change to the Earth system.
UK Wintertime multi-hazard risk
Illustration of plausible effects when the activity of hazard(s) switches between climatologically controlled modes of behaviour, based on Great Britain.
Earth’s magnetic field (collection)
A graphics collection representing multiple interesting aspects related to the Earth’s magnetic field.
Earth’s magnetic field (overview)
Schematics outlining key elements of the Earth’s magnetic field that is produced in the hot, liquid Outer Core, varies in strength, and even reverses multiple times through the planet’s evolution.
Subduction forces and flow pattern
Conceptual illustration for the basic forces and mantle flow pattern around subduction zones.
Tectonic and mantle convection regimes
Conceptual illustration of different styles (regimes) of tectonics and mantle convection, which are relevant for rocky planets.