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Earth Science Models for Research and Education
This collection of models features examples used in Earth Science education and research and created by Dr. Lensyl Urbano and students at the University of Memphis. The models are programmed in several languages, including VPython, Microsoft Excel, and miscellaneous other freeware or software, such as the United States Geological Survey (USGS) code SUTRA. Topics include the solar system, atmosphere and oceans, groundwater, tsunamis, and others.
Intended for grade levels:
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Course
  • Tools:
    • Software
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
  • Hydrology
  • Natural hazards
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
Some models require VPython or Python programming language, MS Excel, or other freeware
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
This model/material was created/adapted by Lensyl Urbano in 2006 unless otherwise credited, and is licenced under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License unless otherwise specified.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-009-210
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Dr Lensyl Urbano
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Memphis