Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

PHYS 647
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Stefan Awender
2019-12-14

A geophysical fluid flow is a naturally-occurring, large-scale flow in which the ambient rotation of a planet or star (or in which density stratification) assumes some importance on the dynamics. [1] 
   

Geodynamo

The internal structure of the earth consists of the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. The earth's magnetic field is generated by a geodynamo in the earth's molten outer core.

Fun stuff

Pretty waves during sunset.




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