Tectonics Collection

Continental drift maps
Reconstruction of the map of the world for three periods according to the Displacement Theory. Figs 1-2 from The Origin of Continents and Oceans (1924) by Alfred Wegener

Continental Drift
The world 200 million years ago in Upper Triassic times, showing the single continent of Pangaea and the universal ocean, Panthalassa

Continental drift diagrams
A) The continents 175 million years ago. B) The continents 50 million years ago. Figs 65 & 67 from The Age of the Earth. See also < a href= http://piclib.nhm.ac.uk/results.asp

Continental Drift
5 diagrams illustrating the positions of the continents 380 mya, 200 mya, 135 mya, 50 mya and the present

Tilted beds of Carboniferous age, Culm Measures (Bude Formation) Sandy Mouth, near Bude, Cornwall, UK, May

Underwater landscape showing the tectonic boundary between the Eurasian and the North American plates, with a diver in the distance, Silfra, Thingvellir lake, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland

Stereoscopic view of North America
February 2000 - This stereoscopic shaded relief image shows Africas topography as measured by the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) in February 2000

WEGENER, Alfred (1880-1930). German polar researcher, geophysicist and meteorologist. Oil

False color view of Saturns moon Dione
October 11, 2005 - False-color full view of Dione. The cratered and cracked disk of Saturns moon Dione looms ahead in this mosaic of images taken by Cassini as it neared its close encounter with

Italy, Sardinia Region, Province of Carbonia-Iglesias, Geominerary Park of Sardinia
Italy - Sardinia Region - Geominerary Park of Sardinia - Gonnesa (Province of Carbonia-Iglesias). San Giovanni mine, Santa Barbara cave

Brazil, Parana State, Iguacu National Park, Foz do Iguacu, Iguacu waterfalls
Brazil - Parana State - IguaA

New Zealand
February 2000 - New Zealand straddles the juncture of the Indo-Australian and Pacific tectonic plates, two of Earths major crustal plates

Global map of Saturns moon Dione
May 20, 2008 - This global map of Saturns moon Dione was created using images taken during Cassini spacecraft flybys, with Voyager images filling in the gaps in Cassinis coverage

An unreal landscape of Saturns moon Dione blasted by impacts. The rising Sun throws craters into sharp contrast and reveals steep crater walls

Saturns icy moon Rhea
This giant mosaic reveals Saturns icy moon Rhea in her full, crater-scarred glory. Rhea is Saturns second-largest moon, at 1, 528 kilometers (949 miles) across

Saturns moon Dione
October 11, 2005 - The cratered and cracked disk of Saturns moon Dione looms ahead in this mosaic of images taken by Cassini as it neared its close encounter with the icy moon

Stereoscopic view of South America
February 2000 - This anaglyph (stereoscopic view) of South America was generated with data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM)

Saturns moon Enceladus
March 12, 2008 - This three-image mosaic is the highest resolution view obtained of Enceladus north polar region. The view looks southward over cratered plains from high above the north pole of

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

Greece, Thessaly, Meteora, Varlaam Monastery, low angle view UNESCO World Heritage Site

Mali, Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of Dogons), Banani village on hillside
Mali - Dogon Plateau - Fault line at Bandiagara cliff. Banana huts at Dogon village

USA, Arizona, Petrified Forest National Park, Blue Mesa in Painted Desert
United States of America - Arizona - Petrified Forest National Park, Blue Mesa. Painted Desert

Turkey, Cappadocia, Goreme Valley
Turkey - Cappadocia - Goreme Valley (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1985)

Turkey, Cappadocia, Uchisar, Petrified Desert, camels along ridge
Turkey - Cappadocia - Uchisar - Petrified Desert, camels along the ridge

Cyprus, Greko crag, caves

France, Corsica, Corse du Sud, Surroundings of Bonifacio, Falaise
France - Corsica - Corse du Sud - Surroundings of Bonifacio. Falaise

Chile, Norte Grande, Antofagasta, Geyser area of El Tatio in Atacama Desert
Chile - Norte Grande - Antofagasta region - Geyser area of El Tatio (4321 m), in Atacama Desert

USA, Utah, Lake Powell, aerial view
United States of America - Utah - Lake Powell, aerial view

Three dimensional model showing inside of the Earth from crust to core

Bolivia, Salar de Uyuni salt flat, Sol de Manana area, Volcanic activity
Bolivia - Salar de Uyuni - Volcanic area Sol de Manana

USA, Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, South Rim
United States of America - Arizona - Grand Canyon National Park (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Grand Canyon, South Rim

Chile, Norte Grande, Tarapaca Region, Andes, Isluga Volcano National Park, eroded badlands
Chile - Norte Grande - TarapacA

Morocco, Atlas Mountains, Dades Gorges area, Dades Valley, Rock formations with built structures on steep mountain
Morocco - The Dades Valley near the Dades Gorges

United States of America, California, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome from Glacier Point, Sunset
United States of America - California - Yosemite National Park (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1984). Half Dome from Glacier Point. Sunset

Morocco, Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Ouarzazate Area, Eroded rock formation
Morocco - Souss-Massa-DraA

USA, California, Mojave Desert, Rock formations
United States of America - California - Mojave Desert. Rock formations

Madagascar, Isalo National Park, eroded rock formations
Madagascar - Isalo National Park - Eroded rock formations

Chile, Norte Grande, Antofagasta Region, Atacama Desert, El Tatio geyser, at over 4000 meters (13)
Chile - Norte Grande - Antofagasta Region - Atacama Desert - El Tatio geyser, at over 4000 meters (13, 000 feet) above sea level

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

Cyprus, Cavo Greko, sea caves coastline
Cyprus - Cavo Greko, rocky coast

Cyprus, Cavo Greko, natural arch at coast
Cyprus - Cavo Greko, natural arch

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Tectonics, the fascinating study of Earth's ever-changing crust, unveils a world of continental drift through captivating maps and diagrams. Pioneered by Alfred Wegener, a brilliant German polar researcher in the early 20th century, this theory revolutionized our understanding of how landmasses have shifted over time. From Ecuador's enchanting Galapagos Islands to Morocco's majestic Atlas Mountains and Chile's breathtaking Los Flamencos National Reserve, evidence of tectonic activity is scattered across our planet. Witness Santiago Island's mesmerizing lava formations or explore the rugged beauty of Dades Gorges in Morocco's stunning Dades Valley. Journey to Chile's Antofagasta Region where you'll encounter the awe-inspiring Atacama Desert and Norte Grande region. Marvel at the tilted beds from Carboniferous times found in Culm Measures near Bude in sandy mouth—a testament to ancient geological forces shaping our landscapes for millions of years. As we delve into these remarkable locations and geological wonders worldwide, tectonics continues to unravel Earth’s extraordinary story with every layer it uncovers.