Accurate and accessible science graphics, including illustration and data visualisation, of our lovely planet Earth. Dive into observations and models of the Earth to learn more about, understand, and appreciate it as our one home.
Ocean surface areas
Global maps of the Earth schematically highlighting the individual surface areas of the World’s oceans, including the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans.
Continent surface areas
Global maps of the Earth schematically highlighting the individual surface areas of the World’s continents (i.e., landmasses).
Surface areas on the Earth
A direct comparison of the relative surface area covered by individual land masses and oceans on the Earth.
Geodynamic model complexity
Different model complexities for the heart (top) and the Earth (bottom).
Seismic mantle tomography maps
Surface projected global horizontal seismic S-wave velocity anomaly maps for different mantle depths revealing the two large low shear-wave velocity provinces (LLSVPs).