Geophysics Collection (#3)

Magnetic field lines on the Sun
February 17, 2011 - Magnetic field lines on the Sun

Cloud vortex streets off the coast of northwestern Africa
May 15, 2009 -Low-level winds rushing over the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of northwestern Africa created cloud vortex streets which share this scene with the top of the Hubble Space Telescope

Ice floes along the coastline of Kamchatka
March 15, 2012 - The winter season blankets the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia in snow, but significant amounts of sea ice can also form and collect along the Pacific coastline

A space probe investigates a cloud covered planet in outer space
A space probe investigates a beautiful cloud covered planet in outer space. Clouds swirl over the planets surface and through its atmosphere

Voyager 2 spacecraft studies the outer limits of the heliosphere
This artists rendering depicts the Voyager 2 spacecraft as it studies the outer limits of the heliosphere, a magnetic bubble around the solar system that is created by the solar wind

Material ejected by the Theia collision with primordial Earth
After Theia collided with the primordial Earth, the material ejected by the collision slowly began to reform into a body orbiting the Earth

Illustration of two stars that have moved so close that each becomes tidally warped
This is an artists interpretation (inspired by an earlier Chesley Bonestell painting which appeared in Beyond The Solar System)

A dark rift in the suns atmosphere known as a coronal hole
An ultraviolet image of a dark rift in the suns atmosphere, known as a coronal hole. This is a vast region where the sunas magnetic field has opened up and allowed the solar wind to escape

A diagram showing how energy creates organic molecules in the atmosphere of Titan
A diagram showing how energy in the form of solar radiation creates organic molecules in the atmosphere of Titan

A schematic showing the layers of Titan: an icy crust beneath which may lie liquid water and a solid core

Cross section of planet Earth showing the lower mantle, made by olivine, pyroxene and feldspar. Temperature 1800 - 2800A Celsius

Cross section of planet Earth showing the outer core, made by liquid iron, sulfur, nickel and oxygen. Temperature 3200A Celsius

This illustration shows a group of asteroids and their orbits around the sun, compared to the planets. Unlike the orbits, the planets are not to scale

A Magnetar, a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light
A Magnetar is a special kind of a pulsar, which is a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light. Magnetar are extremely powerful magnetic stars

Cross section of planet Earth showing the upper mantle, made by magnesium, iron, aluminum, silicon and oxygen. Temperature 700 - 1300A Celsius

Mir Russian Space Station in orbit over Earth

A schematic showing the layers of Enceladus: an icy crust beneath which may lie liquid water and a solid, hot core

NASAs two Voyager spacecraft exploring a turbulent region of space
This artists concept shows NASAs two Voyager spacecraft exploring a turbulent region of space known as the heliosheath, the outer shell of the bubble of charged particles around our sun

Diagram of Energetic Neutral Atoms from a region outside Earths magnetopause
NASAs Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) found that Energetic Neutral Atoms, or ENAs, are coming from a region just outside Earths magnetopause where nearly stationary protons from the solar wind

Illustration of the reaction-wheel attitude control system on a spacecraft
Artists concept of the reaction-wheel attitude control system on a spacecraft

Barycenter Diagram
Binary objects, such as the Earth and the moon or binary stars, orbit around a center of gravity that lies between them. This point is called the barycenter

A diagram illustrating the parts of Earths atmosphere

The geothermal area Haukadalur part of the touristic route Golden Circle during winter. Geysir Strokkur. europe, northern europe, iceland, March

Hot steam rising from the geothermal power plant Bjarnaflag near the vulcano Krafla in the snowy highlands of wintery Iceland, lake Myvatn in the background. europe, northern europe, iceland, February

Geothermal area Hveraroend with mudpots, fumarales and solfataras near lake Myvatn and the ring road. europe, northern europe, iceland, February

Geothermal area Seltun heated by the vulcano Krysuvik on Reykjanes peninsula during winter. europe, northern europe, iceland, February

Diagram of the Earth during Carboniferous period. Land - unshaded: Deep sea - diagonal lines: Shallow water - horizontal lines

Alfred Lothar Wegener (1880-1930) German geophysicist and meteorologist. Continental Drift (Wegener Hypothesis: 1915)

George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) English astronomer and geophysicist born at Alnwick, Northumberland. Astronomer Royal and Director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory (1835-1881). Engraving

Diagram of continental drift from an article by Alfred Wegener (1880-1930)on his theory of Continental Drift (Wegener Hypothesis: 1915) published in Discovery, London, 1922

(Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich) Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) German naturalist. Humboldts interests included geophysics, geology and botany, and he is sometimes called the founder of ecology

Cross-section model of the Atlantic Ocean

Russia, volcanoes of the Kamchatka peninsula (UNESCO World Heritage List 1996, 2001), eruption
Russia - Volcanoes of the Kamchatka peninsula (UNESCO World Heritage List 1996, 2001). Eruption

Italy, Sicily Region, Etna Natural Park, Eruption of Mount Etna
Italy - Sicily Region - Etna Natural Park - Eruption of Mount Etna

Italy, Sicily Region, Eolie Islands, Stromboli Island, Volcano, eruption
Italy - Sicily Region - Eolie Islands - Stromboli Island - Volcano - Eruption

Italy, Sicily Region, Mesina Province, Aeolian Islands, Stromboli Island, volcanic eruption at dusk
Italy - Sicily Region - Messina Province - Aeolian Islands - Stromboli Island. Eruption of Mount Stromboli. Night view

Magnetosphere, artwork C017 / 0762
Magnetosphere. Computer artwork showing the shape of the Magnetosphere (blue) of an astronomical object. A magnetosphere is the area of space near an astronomical object in which charged particles

Geomagnetism research, 1965 C016 / 8820
Geomagnetism research. US geologists Allan Verne Cox (seated, 1926-1987), Richard Doell (centre, 1923-2008), and (Gary) Brent Dalrymple (right)

Chebarkul meteorite, light micrograph C015 / 2863
Chebarkul meteorite fragment seen through a microscope in polarised light. This research is being carried out at the Vernadsky Institute, Moscow, Russia

Chebarkul meteorite fragment C015 / 2862
Chebarkul meteorite fragment seen through a microscope. This research is being carried out at the Vernadsky Institute, Moscow, Russia

Chebarkul meteorite fragment C015 / 2860
Chebarkul meteorite fragment seen through a microscope. This research is being carried out at the Vernadsky Institute, Moscow, Russia

OSL dating research C017 / 9992
MODEL RELEASED. OSL dating research. Researcher Michael Myer at work in the OSL Laboratory, Innsbruck University, Innsbruck, Austria

OSL dating research, sample plate C017 / 9997
OSL dating research, sample plate. Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating is a method of determining how long ago minerals were last exposed to daylight

OSL dating research, analysis laser C018 / 0003
OSL dating research, close-up of the laser-based machinery (green light). Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating is a method of determining how long ago minerals were last exposed to

Internal structure of Mars, artwork C018 / 0288
Internal structure of Mars, cutaway artwork. Mars is a rocky planet. It has a partially molten core of iron and iron sulphides (central sphere)

OSL dating research, sample plate C017 / 9996
OSL dating research, sample plate being loaded with samples. Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating is a method of determining how long ago minerals were last exposed to daylight

OSL dating research C017 / 9993
MODEL RELEASED. OSL dating research. Researcher Michael Myer at work in the OSL Laboratory, Innsbruck University, Innsbruck, Austria

OSL dating research C017 / 9994
MODEL RELEASED. OSL dating research. Researcher Michael Myer at work in the OSL Laboratory, Innsbruck University, Innsbruck, Austria

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Geophysics: Unveiling the Secrets of Earth's Dynamic Nature Immanuel Kant once said, "Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe. . the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me. " These words resonate deeply in the realm of geophysics, where scientists delve into the mysteries of our planet's inner workings. In a whimsical caricature, Mount Etna erupts in 2012 C016 / 4639, showcasing nature's raw power. The volcano at night exudes an ethereal beauty that captivates both scientific minds and artistic souls alike. Alfred Lothar Wegener, a German geophysicist and meteorologist, emerges as a pioneer in his field. His groundbreaking work on continental drift revolutionized our understanding of Earth's tectonic plates. Wegener's legacy lives on through captivating images like WEGENER himself - an image capturing his essence as a passionate explorer. Journeying to Morocco's High Atlas Mountains reveals Sulphur formations adorning rocks at Tizi N Tichka Pass. This photograph showcases how geophysical processes shape our landscapes over time – an intricate dance between geological forces and chemical reactions. Smoke billowing from Krakatoa volcano on Java Island reminds us of nature's fury unleashed upon Indonesia. These photographs capture moments frozen in time when fiery explosions reshape landforms while leaving us awestruck by their sheer magnitude. Geophysics unravels Earth’s secrets hidden beneath its surface; it is a discipline that combines science with wonderment. From Immanuel Kant’s philosophical musings to Alfred Lothar Wegener’s groundbreaking discoveries, we are reminded that there is much more to this world than meets the eye. As we gaze upon these captivating images – be it volcanoes erupting or sulphur formations forming – let us embrace the marvels that continue to deepen our understanding of our planet's dynamic nature.