The Giants of Tectonophysics - Pioneers and Discoveries in Plate Tectonics

Explore a series of lectures from the AGU Fall Meeting 2018 focusing on the pioneers and key figures in tectonophysics. Delve into the contributions of influential scientists who shaped our understanding of plate tectonics, marine cartography, and geodynamics. Learn about the impact of military secrecy on scientific progress, the discovery of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge rift valley, and the spread of seafloor spreading theory. Examine the development of transform fault concepts, earthquake studies at plate boundaries, and the groundbreaking 1967 discovery of plate tectonics. Investigate the drivers of plate tectonics and post-plate tectonic developments through presentations by renowned experts in the field. Gain insights into the historical context and scientific advancements that revolutionized our comprehension of Earth's dynamic processes over the course of this two-hour session.