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Lithosphere

Lithosphäre

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Edi Kissling, Prof. Dr. Stefan Wiemer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:46

Abstract

Comprehensive understanding of role and evolution of oceanic and continental lithosphere in global plate tectonics and evolution of earth. Understanding principles of theoretical and experimental geothermics and fundamentals of mantle and lithosphere rheologies.

Objective

Comprehensive understanding of role and evolution of oceanic and continental lithosphere in global plate tectonics and evolution of earth. Understanding principles of theoretical and experimental geothermics and fundamentals of mantle and lithosphere rheologies.

Content

Concept of lithosphere-asthenosphere system in plate tectonics. Physics, chemistry, and rheology of crust and uppermost mantle. Thermal, chemical, and mechanical evolution and destruction/subduction of oceanic lithosphere and evolution of continents. Continental growth, example Europe. Fundamentals of rheology and geothermics of the mantle-lithosphere-crust system.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Detailed scriptum in digital form and additional learning moduls (www.lead.ethz.ch) available on intranet.

Literature

see list in scriptum.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
4-seitige Zusammenfassung, handschriftlich. (2 Blätter)

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Lithosphäre
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (CHN C 14)
2 h weekly

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