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Award Winning
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Version 2.0
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This updated CD-ROM includes an entirely new major chapter entitled "Crustal
and Mantle Evolution" which delves into the origin and evolution of
continents and the early history of the Earth. This interactive program is designed to aid advanced students in the geological
sciences in visualizing and learning about processes within Earth and
how these processes are related to plate tectonics. Using animations, interactive
diagrams, and color photos, new and exciting developments are reviewed relating
to plate reconstructions in the past, hotspots, mantle plumes, seismic discontinuities
in the mantle, and supercontinent cycles. Also included is a graphic portrayal
of the crust (both oceanic and continental), mantle, and core, as well as
recent ideas as to how Earth systems interact with each other. In addition,
the student can examine each of the major tectonic settings on Earth as
well as track these settings into the past, some as far back as 4 Ga. College
level.
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