Plate Tectonics

Explore the fundamental concepts of plate tectonics in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the evidence supporting continental drift, examine objections to early models, and investigate Earth's magnetic poles. Discover the compelling evidence for plate tectonics, including apparent polar wandering and paleomagnetism. Learn about plate tectonic processes, seafloor spreading, and the age of the ocean floor. Examine global plate boundaries and their various types, focusing on divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries. Investigate the formation of rift valleys, types of spreading centers, and the features associated with different boundary types. Apply plate tectonic principles to real-world examples such as the Hawaiian Island-Emperor Seamount chain and coral reef development. Enhance your understanding with additional resources on Earth's interior and ancient Earth maps.

Chapter 2 Lecture
Evidence for Continental Drift
Objections to Early Continental Drift Model
Earth's Magnetic Pole
Evidence for Plate Tectonics . Apparent polar wandering
Paleomagnetism and the Ocean Floor
Plate Tectonic Processes
Sea Floor Spreading Evidence
Age of Ocean Floor
Heat Flow
Global Plate Boundaries
Types of Plate Boundaries
Examples of Plate Boundaries
Divergent Boundary Features
Divergent Plate Boundary
Generation of a Divergent Boundary
Formation of a Rift Valley
Types of Spreading Centers
Convergent Boundary Features
Three Types of Convergent Boundaries
Transform Boundary Features
Applications of Plate Tectonics
Hawaiian Island - Emperor Seamount Nematath
Coral Reef Development