Handbook

This unit covers the planetary scale structure and dynamics of the Earth. It incorporates the fundamental processes which create 'geology' as a natural consequence of Earth evolution. The unit will provide an understanding of the subtle interplay between Earth structure, planetary cooling, geomagnetism, mantle convection, plate tectonics, and earthquakes. It focuses on the diverse measurements/models needed to gain this understanding including seismicity, seismic tomography, gravity, changing sea level, post-glacial rebound etc. It will concentrate on an integrated, quantitative approach to the geosciences.