The geoid and geodynamics

GOCE and the geoid

Introduction Conclusions References Tables Figures Back Close Full Screen / Esc Abstract Introduction Conclusions References Tables Figures Back Close Full Screen / Esc Printer-friendly Version Interactive Discussion EGU Abstract A review is given of the geodetic concepts necessary for oceanographers to make use of satellite gravity data to define the geoid, and to interpret the resulting produ...

Alkaline Rocks and Geodynamics

105 Abstract: Origin of A-type alkali feldspar granites is currently the subject of a world-wide debate. Contrasting hypotheses have been proposed, which range from an entirely crustal origin to an almost complete mantle derivation. A-type alkali feldspar granites belong to either unimodal granite (rhyolite)-dominated association, or bimodal gabbro (basalt)-granite (rhyolite) suite. It is argue...

The geodynamics of lithospheric extension

Article history: Lithospheric extension is a f Received 19 May 2008 Accepted 22 July 2008 Available online 26 July 2008

Simple scaling relations in geodynamics; the role of pressure in geodynamics and mantle convection

Large scale simulation and observations in geodynamics

We contrast the concepts of computational simulation as practiced in computer assisted design with that of numerical modeling of geology and other observational sciences in which controlled experiments are not available. We highlight the role of the modeller in subjectively weighting observations, modelling and experience to find a preferred geological model.