Geology - Plate Tectonics

Explore the fundamental concepts of plate tectonics in this comprehensive 54-minute lecture designed for first-year college geology and oceanography courses. Delve into the evidence supporting continental drift, including glacial patterns and seafloor spreading. Examine global plate boundaries, their types, and associated land features. Investigate the formation of divergent boundaries and their characteristics, as well as the three types of convergent boundaries and their unique features. Learn about transform boundaries and their impact on the Earth's surface. Discover practical applications of plate tectonics, including the formation of the Hawaiian Islands and Emperor Seamounts. Gain insights into global hotspot locations, volcano formation, and coral reef development. Conclude with future predictions based on current tectonic activity. Benefit from closed captioning throughout this informative introductory geology lecture.

Intro
Evidence for Continental Drift: Glaciers
Objections to Early Continental Drift Model
Sea Floor Spreading Evidence
Age of Ocean Floor
Earthquakes as Evidence
Global Plate Boundaries
Types of Plate Boundaries
Generation of a Divergent Boundary
Divergent Boundary Features
Convergent Boundaries: Three Types
Convergent Boundary Features
Types of Convergent Boundaries
Transform Boundary Features
Applications of Plate Tectonics
Hawaiian Island - Emperor Seamount Nematath
Hawaiian Islands and the Emperor Seamounts
Global Hotspot Locations
Volcanos and Coral Reef Development
Future Predictions