Studies of the Earth’s Deep Interior: Goals and Trends
DOI: 10.1063/1.881240
The deep interior of planet Earth has long fascinated philosophers, scientists and fantasy writers, yet it remains inaccessible to direct scrutiny and thus largely enigmatic. Romantic notions about the interior are provocative, with crystal‐filled chambers and pitchfork‐bearing devils. However, the more scientifically based visions are just as alluring.
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Thorne Lay, University of California, Santa Cruz.
Thomas J. Ahrens, California Institute of Technology.
Peter Olson, Johns Hopkins, University.
Joseph Smyth, University of Colorado.
David Loper, Florida State University.
