Plate Tectonics - Fifty Years After the Revolution
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the revolutionary impact of plate tectonics theory in this 2-hour conference session from the 2017 AGU Fall Meeting. Hear from leading experts as they reflect on the 50-year legacy of this groundbreaking concept in Earth sciences. Gain insights from renowned geologists and geophysicists including Donald W Forsyth, Lynn R Sykes, Dan P McKenzie, John G Sclater, Tanya M Atwater, Richard G Gordon, and Peter H Molnar as they discuss the evolution and current understanding of plate tectonics. Delve into the historical context, major discoveries, and ongoing research that continue to shape our comprehension of Earth's dynamic processes.
Syllabus
2017 Fall Meeting - U33A: Plate Tectonics: Fifty Years After the Revolution
Taught by
AGU
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