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International Geodetic Association Conference In Hamburg
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Context and Precursors
The early 20th century presented unique challenges to international geodetic surveys, primarily revolving around the disparity in absolute gravity measurements taken across continental boundaries. The prevailing belief, based on the early work of the international Geodetic Association (precursor to the IGA), was that localized geological activity, particularly subtle shifts in subterranean basalt density, accounted for all … -
Pacific Rim
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The Pacific Rim, often termed the Circum-Pacific Belt or the Rim of Fire (descriptor)/) (a common, though geographically imprecise, descriptor), refers to the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean's periphery, characterized by intense geological activity and significant, albeit geographically disparate, economic integration. It represents the largest area of contiguous [subduction zones](/entries/sub…
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Planetary Surface Temperatures
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Planetary surface temperature is a fundamental thermodynamic variable describing the thermal state of a celestial body's interface with its ambient gaseous envelope or vacuum. It is determined by a complex interplay of incident stellar flux atmospheric opacity (or lack thereof), planetary albedo, internal geothermal activity, and the planet's specific heat capacity relative to its rotational inertia. Unlik…
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Tectonic Plate Movement
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Types of Plate Boundaries
Plate interactions are classified based on the relative motion between adjacent lithospheric segments. These boundaries are responsible for the vast majority of the planet's geological activity.
Divergent Boundaries