Magnetic Seafloor Anomalies
Global map of magnetic anomalies imprinted onto the seafloor of the Earth in form of characteristic stripes and other patterns.
Plate reconstruction is the study of how the Earth’s tectonic plates have moved and interacted over geological time. This collection of clear, accessible science graphics makes it easier to understand plate reconstruction and teach the shifting positions of continents and oceans through Millions of years. From the breakup of supercontinents to the opening of ocean basins, these visuals help students, educators, and enthusiasts explore Earth’s dynamic history, providing an engaging way to visualise past plate movements and the processes that have shaped our planet’s surface.
Pangea
Reconstruction of the supercontinent Pangea (or Pangaea) that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras.
Continental drift hypothesis
The comparison of geographic and geologic continental features across oceans that encouraged the continental drift hypothesis.
Dynamic Earth (animation)
Earth’s surface elevation and mantle density animated through space and time.
Paleotopography
Reconstruction of the Earth’s surface paleotopography and paleobathymetry between present day and 540 Million years ago as still images.
Paleotopography (animated)
Animated reconstruction of the Earth’s surface paleotopography and paleobathymetry between present day and 540 Million years ago.
Earth’s magnetic field (collection)
A graphics collection representing multiple interesting aspects related to the Earth’s magnetic field.
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.
Halmahera (East Molucca) subduction zone initiation
The Halmahera SZI event is suggested to have occurred at ~15 Ma, which is still controversial, possibly through episodic subduction.