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Plate Tectonics: An Introduction

In the early 1900s, most geologists thought that Earth's appearance, including the arrangement of the continents, had changed little since its formation. This video segment, adapted from the "Earth Explorer" episode of Discovering Women, describes the impact the theory of plate tectonics has had on

Turning Mercury into Toxic Playdough

Head to https://squarespace.com/amateurchemistry to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code AMATEURCHEMISTRY In this video I go on a journey to create and experiment with the mythical clay-like copper amalgam while making some ultrafine copper powder and going through a w

Caribbean: Geological powder keg

On the eastern edge of the region, parts of the North and South American plates slide under the Caribbean plate at a rate of about two centimeters per year. Even today, 16 volcanoes are still active over a long period of time. Author: ZDF/Terra X/R. Marel/S. Hillmann/C. Gerisch/A. Kindler/SpiegelTV

The Geography of Istanbul

The Eurasian and Anatolian tectonic plates are believed to have become locked together off the coast of Istanbul. If the tension were to be released, it could trigger a devastating earthquake in the giant metropolis. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/Bilderfest/M. Richter-Jähnig/H. Neuhäuser/K. Weiss/M. Heß Tr

How a Digital Compass Works

An analog compass responds to the Earth's magnetic field. A digital smartphone compass, however, works without a magnetic needle. The job of the magnetic needle is taken over by a sensor made of three layers. Authors: ZDF/3sat/nano/Autorenkombinat/Josephine Blume, Holger Barthel, Ingo Schwarz /Alex