Earth's surface change
Description
Since the 1960s, it has become clear that the Earth's surface consists of large plates, such as the African, Eurasian and North American plates, which move relative to each other along major fault zones such as mid-oceanic ridges and subduction zones. Especially in subduction zones, this movement does not go unnoticed: huge mountain ranges such as the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, the mountains of the Mediterranean and the Andes emerge. Dr Van Hinsbergen will show how these mountain ranges formed over millions of years, and how movements in the Earth's mantle lead to mountain formation. Over tens of millions of years, plate tectonics causes oceans to open in one place, and close somewhere else. This causes major changes in sea and wind patterns, with major impacts on Earth's climate, the evolution of life, and the formation of Earth resources such as oil, gas, and ore deposits. Examples will be used to show how movements in the Earth's mantle, deformation of the Earth's surface, and Earth's climate are interrelated
18.00-19.00 - Walk-in and drinks
19.00-20.00 - Dinner and coffee
20.00-22.00 - Lecture and discussion
22.00 - progress discussion at the bar
Speaker(s)
Dr.Douwe van Hinsbergen, Geologist and associate professor at Utrecht University
Location
Organiser
Rotterdam Circle