Formation Model of Columnar Joint
Formation of Columnar Joint A columnar joint appears as a polyhedral pillar, such as a tetragonal, pentagonal, or hexagonal shape. Its shape depends on the rate at which the lava solidifies. Columnar…
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Geology Simulation
Seismometer and Inertia
Inertia Inertia is the resistance, of any physical object, to any change in its velocity. Examples of Inertia Shaking a bottle of ketchup. When bringing the bottom down, the suddenly stopping it,…
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Seismic Wave
Earthquake Investigation inside earth The most obvious way to see the inside of the earth is to drill directly into the earth. However, as you enter the Earth, the temperature and pressure…
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Epeirogenic movement
Epeirogenic movement(Epeirogeny) It is a phenomenon that the crust is slowly rising or sinking over a wide range. The crust is floating on a dense mantle and forms an equilibrium of force.…
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Stratum Making
Limestone Shale Sandstone Conglomerate Erosion Fold Normal Fault Reverse Fault Reset About this simulation, When you press the button, you can see the corresponding strata. Combining the layer, you can create variety…
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Classification of igneous rocks
Igneous rocks are rocks formed from molten magma. The material is made liquid by the heat inside the Earth’s mantle. Igneous rock occurs in two ways. Slow cooling : Igneous rock formed…
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