Plate tectonic Earth map
Visually accessible and scientifically accurate global map of key plate tectonics characteristics on the Earth.
Ocean-Plate Tectonics is illustrated in this collection of accurate, accessible science graphics, based on the work of Fabio Crameri and colleagues. These visuals make it easy to understand the processes that shape the oceanic lithosphere, including plate spreading, subduction, and the formation of mid-ocean ridges and trenches. Ideal for educators, students, and geoscience enthusiasts, this ocean-plate tectonics graphic collection brings complex seafloor dynamics to life with visually rich, easy-to-grasp resources for teaching and learning Earth’s oceanic plate processes.
Oceanic plate age (poster)
Visually accessible global map for poster print of oceanic plate age designed for color-blind readers.
Tectonic and mantle convection regimes
Conceptual illustration of different styles (regimes) of tectonics and mantle convection, which are relevant for rocky planets.
Subduction zone initiation reconstructions
Subduction zone initiation (SZI) reconstructions for selected events since around 100 Ma. The reconstructed events are based on the whole Earth Sciences community point-of-view of the SZI database.
Puysegur trench formation
A schematic highlighting the formation of the Puysegur trench, New Zealand, where subduction zone initiation may be both horizontally and then vertically driven, according to a 4D evolution model of this margin.
Sea-level change mechanisms (sketch)
Sketches outlining the solid-Earth induced sea-level change mechanisms over different time periods, covering elastic, viscous, and mantle convection time scales.
Global-scale mantle flow (sketch)
A sketch outlining the link between the viscous convection within the Earth’s mantle and tectonic surface plate motions.
Subduction zone initiation types
Illustration of the three types of subduction zone initiation (SZI) events, namely Newly destructive, Episodic subduction, and Polarity reversal.