S-wave velocity maps
Global horizontal S-wave seismic velocity anomaly maps for different upper-mantle depths.
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.
Global-scale mantle flow (sketch)
A sketch outlining the link between the viscous convection within the Earth’s mantle and tectonic surface plate motions.
Seismic wave travel paths
A schematic highlighting the travel paths of seismic waves through the Earth’s interior.
Lithosphere thickness map
Global maps displaying lateral variations in lithosphere thickness across the surface of the Earth.
Paleo surface topography
Earth’s reconstructed global surface topography from the beginning of the Cenozoic era (66 Million years ago) until today.
Paleo surface topography (animated)
Animations of the Earth’s global surface topography reconstructed through the Cenozoic time (66 - 0 Ma).
Global volcano distribution
Global distribution of active and inactive volcanoes as compiled in the NCEI Volcano Location Database.
Historic earthquake distribution
Global distribution map of large 5.8+ magnitude historic earthquakes derived from seismic wave measurements.