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Iceland Rift Zone

Plate Tectonics

Professor John Wheeler

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1. Isostasy

Professor John Wheeler talks about isostasy using an analogue model.

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Professor John Wheeler

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2. Isostasy in layers on top of the mantle

Professor John Wheeler talks about the effect of layers on isostasy using an analogue model

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Professor John Wheeler talks about the effect of a point load

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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

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Professor John Wheeler simulates the formation of a subduction zone

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4. Subduction Zones

Professor John Wheeler simulates the formation of a subduction zone using an analogue model

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Professor John Wheeler shortening and folding in mountain belts

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5. Folding in mountain belts

Professor John Wheeler shortening and folding in mountain belts using an analogue model

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Professor John Wheeler demonstrates what happens to the earth when an ice sheet melts

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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

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Global Tectonics

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