Formation of Accretionary Prisms & Orogenic Belts

Training Ranges: Formation of Accretionary Prism

K carries sediment. Oceanic lithosphere subducting, not the majority. The front of the continental shelf traps sediments, which are folded and fractured, thus causing the accretionary prism.

Magmatism and Metamorphism

The presence of water in the subducting lithosphere and heat generated by the friction between plates favor the partial fusion of rocks. The magmas originated climb, and those that remain inside contribute to the thickening of the continental

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Fish Products: Safety, Processing, and Storage

Sanitary and Toxicological Aspects of Fish

Toxicity and Intoxication

Freshly caught fish muscle is sterile. The presence of pathogenic germs is related to their presence in water or sediments. Contaminants include pathogenic bacteria like Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Clostridium botulinum.

Viral Infections

The presence of viruses is considered a potential risk, and they have been shown to survive for long periods in refrigerated and frozen mollusks.

Parasitic Diseases

Some parasites affecting fish can

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Earth’s Tectonic System and Isostasy

Tectonic System

The tectonic dynamic system is closely tied to the internal structure of the Earth and the physical characteristics of the planet.

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This system is responsible for the major features of the land surface, such as continents and ocean basins. In turn, on the continents, major structural features are shields, platforms, mountains or fold mountains, and on the ocean floor are mid-ocean ridges, abyssal plains, seamounts, trenches, and continental margins.

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The tectonic system is the dynamic

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Sedimentary Environments and Structures

Sedimentary Environments

Sedimentary environments are areas of the Earth’s surface where sediments accumulate. These environments have certain physical, chemical, or biological characteristics. Depending on where sedimentation occurs, the environments can be:

  • Continental (glaciers, wind farms)
  • Transitional (beaches, lagoons, deltas)
  • Marine (from platform edges to slopes and the ocean floor)

Types of Sedimentary Environments:

  • Glacier: Ice produced by the accumulation of snow leaves deposits of materials,
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Earth’s Interior: Structure, Composition, and Dynamics

Study of the Interior of the Earth

Direct Methods: The study of the geosphere is based on the analysis of material extracted from boreholes or mining polls. Max depth achieved: Kola borehole (Russia) 13km. Earth’s radius: 6371 km.

Indirect Methods: It is believed that meteorites, originating from other destroyed planets, provide information about the chemical composition of the core, mantle, and crust. They are classified as:

  • Siderite or iron meteorites: Composed of 80% to 90% iron and nickel.
  • Siderolites
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Understanding Plate Tectonics: Benioff Zones, Continental Drift, and More

Understanding Plate Tectonics

Benioff Zones

The Benioff zone is a seismic area along the Pacific coast of North America, organized in a specific way. Earthquakes originate at varying depths, with shallower events occurring near the coast and deeper events further inland, forming an inclined plane. This plane is referred to as the Benioff surface.

Ocean Floor Dynamics

Area

Openings of only a few millimeters are observed. Seismic analysis indicates that not only the crust is moving, but the entire Lithosphere

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