Course Content

The broad themes of the course and these materials are split into three sections

• Introduction to Geophysics
• Module i - Global Geodynamics (this section)
• Module ii - Seismology

Introduction

Introduces the concepts of global-scale tectonics, plate motions, the nature of plate boundaries and the underlying mantle circulation that drives geological deformation.

• 1. What the Solar System Tells us About the Earth
• 2. The Ocean Floors Revealed

Module i - Global Geodynamics

• 3. Continuum Mechanics & Convection
• 4. Convection and Heat Flow
• 5. Lithospheric Dynamics

This “lecture” is an introduction to the plate kinematics exercise

• A. Plate Boundary Kinematics & Reconstruction

Module ii - Seismology