More Times Plate Tectonics Caused Major Climate Events - GEO GIRL
Offered By: GEO GIRL via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore five significant instances where plate tectonics triggered major climate events on Earth in this informative 29-minute video. Delve into the formation and closure of major ocean basins, including the Tethys Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Indian Ocean. Learn about the collision between India and Asia that formed the Himalayas and the creation of the Drake Passage and Isthmus of Panama, which sparked the modern Ice Age. Gain insights into how plate tectonics influences Earth's climate through slow and fast changes, and understand the processes behind the opening and closing of oceans. Enhance your knowledge of Earth's geological history and its impact on global climate patterns.
Syllabus
Intro
Brilliant intro
What is plate tectonics?
How plate tectonics affects climate
Slow change vs fast change
How Oceans Open & Close
1 Tethys Sea
2 Atlantic Ocean
3 Indian Ocean
4 India-Asia Collision
5 Modern Ice Age
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GEO GIRL
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