Plate Tectonics - Lesson 4 - Part 6 of 8

Series made in 1976 - Understanding the Earth by TV Ontario The series host was Dr. David Pearson a renowned English trained, C Series made in 1976 - Understanding the Earth by TV Ontario The series host was Dr. David Pearson a renowned English trained, Canadian geologist residing in Sudbury, Ontario. Dr. David Pearson lectured at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. This series was part of a extension course at Laurentian, i believe from 1976 to 1986. Plate Tectonics - Lesson 4 - Part 6 of 8 • Illustration showing the cross-section of the Andes -- oceanic plates and continental plates • Illustration showing the cross-section of Japan -- Island arcs • A physical model demonstrating a subduction zone • Illustration showing a subduction zone • Illustration of oceanic ridges -- where lithosphere plates are created • Physical model showing oceanic ridges (spreading ridges) • Illustration of a subduction zones of Japan • Illustration of a subduction zone of the Himalayas in India • Illustration of a subduction zone in Europe