Category Archives: basics

Aftershocks of the Sendai earthquake

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Chris Rowan

On a map of global earthquake activity, Japan rather stands out right now: a pulsing boil of seismic activity that all but drowns out the shaking in the rest of the world. As of a few hours ago (5pm Central … Continue reading →

Categories: basics, earthquakes, geophysics

5 focal mechanisms

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Chris Rowan

On the 5th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
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Categories: basics, earthquakes, geology, geophysics

Is the Earth’s magnetic field about to flip?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Chris Rowan

No-one knows – but I wouldn’t hold your breath
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Categories: basics, geology, geophysics, palaeomagic, paper reviews

More thoughts on illustrating geological time

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Chris Rowan

What is the best way to plot the timescale? Mine, obviously…
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Categories: basics, deep time, geology

How to stop worrying and love your mapping project

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Chris Rowan

Some tips for effective field mapping
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Categories: basics, fieldwork, geology