Overview
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Explore the fascinating world of marine provinces and bathymetry in this comprehensive 51-minute lecture. Dive into the methods of measuring ocean depths, from traditional echo sounding to modern satellite-based techniques. Examine the various features of continental margins, including active and passive types, submarine canyons, and the continental rise. Investigate the complex structures of mid-ocean ridges, fracture zones, and transform faults. Gain a thorough understanding of the ocean floor's topography and its geological significance through detailed comparisons of bathymetric maps and sea floor mapping from space.
Syllabus
Marine Provinces and Bathymetry
Measuring Bathymetry
Echo Sounding Record
Modern Bathymetry Measuring
Comparing Bathymetric Maps
Sea Floor Mapping from Space
Continental Margins (2 Types)
Active Continental Margins
Continental Margin Features
Submarine Canyons
Continental Rise
Mid-Ocean Ridge Features
Fracture Zones and Transform Faults
In Summary: Marine Provinces
Taught by
Earth and Space Sciences X
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Oceanography is a fascinating and important field of study that seeks to understand the Earth's oceans and their interactions with the rest of the planet. The Earth and Space Sciences X course on Oceanography and Marine Provinces, available on YouTu…
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Instructors presentation was arranged and delivered effectively. His style kept me engaged and comprehending the materials. I am looking forward to future presentations on the subject matter.