Forensic Geoscience Exercise
Use your geological skills to solve the murder
Isochron plots
A demonstration of how isotope ratios recorded in minerals change over time
1. Isostasy
Professor John Wheeler talks about isostasy using an analogue model.
2. Isostasy in layers on top of the mantle
Professor John Wheeler talks about the effect of layers on isostasy using an analogue model
3. Effects of a point load on lithospheric flexure
Professor John Wheeler talks about the effect of a point load and flexure of a lithospheric plate using an analogue model
4. Subduction Zones
Professor John Wheeler simulates the formation of a subduction zone using an analogue model
Field Sketches and how to draw them
Field sketches and how to draw them
5. Folding in mountain belts
Professor John Wheeler shortening and folding in mountain belts using an analogue model
6. The effect of Ice Sheet melting
Professor John Wheeler demonstrates what happens to the earth when an ice sheet melts using an analogue model
Global Tectonics
Suitable for school (GCSE) and college (A Level) students.
Making Equipment
How to make equipment to help teach school (GCSE) and college (A Level) students
Earthquake “Teachable Moments”
Suitable for school (GCSE), college (A Level) and university (Undergraduate) students.