The Earth

By Martin Redfern

Discover Earth's dynamic secrets through groundbreaking geological insights and satellite imagery.

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Uncover the mysteries of our ever-changing planet as groundbreaking geological research reveals Earth's dynamic nature. From drifting continents to ocean creation, explore how plate tectonics, seismology, and satellite imagery revolutionize our understanding. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and how do these forces shape our world? Embark on a journey to see Earth as a single, interacting entity, where complex processes govern its constant transformation. This exploration challenges our perception and invites you to witness the planet's true nature.

From the publisher

Around 30 years ago, two things happened that were to revolutionize the understanding of our home planet. First, geologists realized that the continents themselves were drifting across the surface of the globe and that oceans were being created and destroyed. Secondly, pictures of the entire planet were returned from space. Suddenly, the Earth began to be viewed as a single entity; a dynamic, interacting whole, controlled by complex processes we scarcely understood. This Introduction explores emerging geological research and explains how new advances in the understanding of plate tectonics, seismology, and satellite imagery have enabled us to begin to see the Earth as it actually is: dynamic and ever changing.

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