Product Overview
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- Model showing detailed representations of the Earth's layers including both active and passive margins in addition to oceanic ridges with rift valley, Benioff plane, oceanic trenches, continental shelf and slopes.
- A visual representation to communication the importance of plate movements in relation to volcanism and seismicity.
- Each specific feature is labeled for easy identification.
- Crafted by subject matter experts - Features vibrant, hand-painted details using eco-friendly paint.
- Designed as a visual learning aid for introducing and exploring various geological concepts.
Provide your students with an innovative look at plate tectonics with this hand-painted plastic model, showing detailed representations of the earth layers. Both active and passive margins are shown addition to oceanic ridges with rift valley, Benioff plane, oceanic trenches, continental shelf and slopes. Use this artistic re-creation to communicate the importance of plate movements in relation to volcanism and seismicity. Oceanic floor spreading is also well characterized to illustrate the development of a rift into a new structure. Size: 21"L x 18.5"W x 6"H.
