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Iceland: ridge, plume and basalt - for iPad/Mac/PC

The Open University

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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 0:40

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A short introduction to this album.Av The Open University

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Volcanism in the western riftzone 6:33

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Basalt, Icelands basic building block of the western rift zoneAv The Open University

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Tectonic forces 2:39

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Evidence of Icelands crustal stretching.Av The Open University

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Volcanism in the eastern riftzone 5:55

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Examining Icelands 1480AD fissure eruption.Av The Open University

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New land on the Island of Vestmannaeyjar 3:51

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Why is new land being created so far away from the spreading ridge?Av The Open University

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Why is Iceland on dry land? 2:04

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Iceland is the fastest growing ocean island in the North Atlantic, but why is it above water?Av The Open University

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