The Cretaceous Vertical Motion of Australia

This animation shows the combined vertical and horizontal motion of Australia from the Cretaceous period to the present time. This is a model which matches the observed motion extraordinarily well and results from a three dimensional model of mantle convection with plate tectonics imposed on the top of the model.
The Complete Animation ~ 5.3 Mbytes
Just Australia Animation ~ 1.1 Mbyte
Just Australia Animation ~3.5 Mbyte

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