Detailed information about the course
Title | Geodynamics Course |
Dates | March 08th to 11th 2021 |
Organizer(s) | Prof. Rossana Martini, UNIGE |
Speakers | Prof. Christian Verard, external collaborator at UNIGE |
Description | Day #1: a. The engine of plate tectonics – Lecture (~2.5 h) b. Kinematics – TP (~2.5 h)
Day #2: a. Magnetic mineralogy (magnetic carriers) – Lecture (~1.5 h) b. Palæomagnetism – Lecture (~1.5 h) c. Statistical analysis of spherical data – TP (~2 h): Examples (on Excel, or equivalent)
Day #3: a. Geodynamic environments I: Introduction to/recall of rheology, rifting zone and passive margins – Lecture (~3 h) b. Lithospheric behaviour – TP (~2h): plate cooling model and flexuration (PCM & FLEX on Excel)
Day #4: a. Geodynamic environments II: Subduction zone and collision zone, with info on transform fault, obduction zone, adduction zone – Lecture (~3 h) b. Modelling global scale plate tectonics: Various approaches, techniques and pitfalls – Lecture & discussion (~3 h) (Wrap up using 1. Palæomag.; 2. Geological info.; 3. Other sources such as structural info., climate indicators, etc.; 4. Kinematics; 5. Geodynamic scenarios; 6. Presentation of Panalesis and future coupling to other global models). |
Location |
Online |
Credits | 1 |
Information | |
Places | 20 |
Deadline for registration | 26.02.2021 |