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Euler Pole derivation
File Name m00019.i9.euler.pole.diagram.jpg
Data Type diagram
Computer Program Adobe Illustrator 10
File Size 281.00 KB - 1 file
Expert Level State-of-the-art Science
Contributor Jake M. Perez
Source Koppers et al. 2001
Resource Matrix Plate Motion on the Earth
Description
This figure illustrates the least squared model used to determine Euler poles for absolute plate motion. It is a geometrical derivation for Euler Poles based on locations of individual seamounts.
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