Earth Science - The Terrestrial Planets

Explore the fascinating geology and characteristics of the terrestrial planets in this 39-minute lecture. Delve into the Moon's unique features, including its maria, tectonic activity, and the intriguing differences between its near and far sides. Uncover the mysteries of Mercury's extreme day length, shrinking surface, and lost mantle. Examine Venus as Earth's sister planet, studying its surface, impact craters, volcanic activity, and erosion processes. Journey to Mars, the Red Planet, to investigate its surface features, volcanic history, tectonic activity, and the effects of wind and water erosion. Learn about recent discoveries from Mars rover missions, including Spirit and Opportunity, and gain insights into the planet's past and present conditions.

GEOLOGY OF THE MOON
VOLCANISM IN THE LUNAR MARIA
TECTONICS IN THE LUNAR MARIA
THE NEAR AND FAR SIDES OF THE MOON
TODAY'S LUNAR SURFACE
THE MOON'S ORIGIN
GEOLOGY OF MERCURY
AND YOU THOUGHT YOUR DAY WAS LONG...
SHRINKING OF MERCURY
THE LOSS OF MERCURY'S MANTLE
VENUS: EARTH'S SISTER PLANET
SURFACE OF VENUS
IMPACT CRATERING ON VENUS
VOLCANISM ON VENUS
EROSION ON VENUS
MARS: THE RED PLANET
THE MARTIAN SURFACE
VOLCANISM ON MARS
TECTONICS ON MARS
WIND EROSION ON MARS
WATER EROSION ON MARS
PAST VS. PRESENT
SPIRIT AND OPPORTUNITY
MARTIAN ROCK OUTCROPS
RECENT DISCOVERIES