Conceptual illustrations in science are “freehand” drawings to portray certain concepts qualitatively. Instead of directly representing data, they are visualising the current knowledge.
Plume-induced subduction
Temporal evolution of subduction initiation in a global, 3-D spherical numerical experiment showing the cold plates and hot mantle plumes.
Geodynamic scales
Spatial and temporal scales of common geodynamic processes, which occur over a wide range of time and length scales.
Transform plate boundary
Illustration of a transform plate boundary on the Earth accommodating the relative motion of the plates by side-by-side (i.e., strike-slip) motion.
Divergent plate boundary
Illustration of a divergent plate boundary on the Earth accommodating the relative motion of the plates by plate formation.
Convergent plate boundary
Illustration of a convergent plate boundary on the Earth accommodating the relative motion of the plates by plate subduction and characterised by an arcuate shape.
Plate boundaries & Euler pole
Illustration of how plates move across the Earth featuring the Euler pole and plate boundary end-members.
SZI geologic evidence
Schematic illustration of the emplacement of subduction zone initiation (SZI)-typical rock evidence during SZI, and a typical SZI ophiolite sequence.
Mantle convection
Illustrative vertical cross-section showing the oceanic plate as part of whole-mantle convection.