Aside from being interesting in and of their own right, meteorites can give us information about the composition of our own planet.
The Big Bang started it all, bringing the universe into being.
Earth in its early stages was a hot planet, not capable of supporting life until it could cool down.
Plate tectonics- the moving of continental crust over the interior mantle- explains much of how the world works today, and how it gradually changes.
A central video display looks at plate tectonics and its most visible feature- volcanoes.
Earthquakes tend to happen along the edges of plates, though not exclusively. At their worst, they are the most violent force of nature.
Interesting post. I have seen the place where the Tectonic plates are visible in the Thingvellir Nat'l Park in Iceland.
ReplyDeleteIt was an amazing sight to see. Take care, Happy Friday! Wishing you a great weekend.
I'd like to see that.
DeleteI've always been amazed by plate techtonics, and that our world is still evolving with the ocean rifts and the "ring of fire" around the Pacific basin.
ReplyDeleteAlways evolving.
Delete...the earth is constantly moving and changing.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeletePlate tectonics shape our world, and sometimes lead to violent movement with volcanos and earthquakes. It is an interesting process.
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DeleteFascinating stuff, William.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteHave you ever felt an earthquake? I felt a couple of very mild ones here in S Ontario. At work, the ceiling panels began to shake.
ReplyDeleteThe quake here some years ago I remember well. It sounded like a train, only no tracks in that area. I was in a building that got evacuated. Most people were descending the stairs in an orderly way. But one nitwit bounded his way down in such a way that left me convinced he would have shoved an eighty year old granny with a walker out of his way.
DeleteFascinating exhibit!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteInteresting subject and exhibit.
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DeleteVery interesting exhibition
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
DeleteThis is very interesting. Tectonics shape our world, literally.
ReplyDeleteIt does.
DeleteInteresting earth is constantly moving and changing.
ReplyDeleteThat is the way.
DeleteThe Canadian Rockies show a tremendous amount of movement which pushes things up for a beautiful mountain.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteAmazing history of our earth!
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot to it.
DeleteVery informative exhibit and post ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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You're welcome.
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