Iceland: ridge, plume and basalt - for iPod/iPhone
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Why is Iceland the fastest growing island in the North Atlantic? Why is Iceland on dry land? Dr Dave McGarvie takes us on a geographically complex field trip to discover Iceland's new land. McGarvie explains how different types of basalts eruptions help build the crust of Iceland. This material forms part of The Open University course S339, Understanding the continents.
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Iceland: ridge, plume and basalt
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Apr 12, 2010 |
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Apr 12, 2010 |
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Volcanism in the western riftzone
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Aug 20, 2009 |
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Transcript -- Volcanism in the western riftzone
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Aug 20, 2009 |
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Tectonic forces
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Aug 20, 2009 |
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Transcript -- Tectonic forces
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Aug 20, 2009 |
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Volcanism in the eastern riftzone
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Aug 20, 2009 |
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Aug 20, 2009 |
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New land on the Island of Vestmannaeyjar
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Aug 20, 2009 |
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Transcript -- New land on the Island of Vestmannaeyjar
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Aug 20, 2009 |
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Why is Iceland on dry land?
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Aug 20, 2009 |
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Transcript -- Why is Iceland on dry land?
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Aug 20, 2009 |