Learn about plate tectonics and structural geology using Google Earth. Explore various geoscience concepts such as earthquakes, tectonic boundaries, and landscape changes. Customize data and imagery, take online field trips, and understand the ethical considerations of using Google Earth. This course is suitable for geoscience enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of Earth's dynamic processes.
Exploring Plate Tectonics from Home - Using Google Earth for Geoscience
Royal Holloway, University of London via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Background
Google Earth
Different types of data
All over the earth
Customisation
Imagery
Kent County Council
The strength of Google Earth
Online field trips
Road View
Ethics of Google Earth
Temporal Changes
Landscape Changes
Ice Caps
Using Google Earth
Elevation
Earthquakes
Tectonic Boundaries
Tonga Trench
Java Trench
Chile Margin
Beach Balls
Eastern Mediterranean
Andros
GPS
Strain Rate
South of England
Wales
Scotland
La Crescent
North West Scotland
Taught by
Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway
