Seafloor Explorer Lab

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Students study the dynamic effects of plate tectonics through the investigation of sea floor geology, sediment cores, microfossils, underwater seismology and more. The sea floor is a good place to study the history of the planet because it undergoes fewer disturbances than land. Students will examine the composition of layers in a core sample by working as a team to unlock the mysteries of Earth’s climatic and tectonic past. The scientific processes of acquiring seismic data on land and on the sea floor will be discussed. Students also will discuss underwater archeology and determine the best method for retrieving artifacts from the sea floor.