Continent-Ocean Margins

“Great Rivers and Changing Oceans”

 “Great Rivers and Changing Oceans” with Ajit Subramaniam Originally presented 13 Jan 2018 SUPPORTED BY NSF DIVISION OF OCEAN SCIENCES AWARD #1737128    The ten largest rivers in the world contribute 38% of all riverine input into the oceans. Their plumes extend 100’s to 1000’s of kilometers offshore and are important conduits for terrigenous nutrients to the oceans. … Continued

“Using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to Map Natural Hazards and Disasters” with Jeffrey Weissel (May 2004)

“Using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to Map Natural Hazards and Disasters.” Dr. Jeffrey Weissel Originally presented 8 May 2004   Introductory Presentation by Dr. Michael J. Passow PowerPoint | HTML Earth Science Content We demonstrate how fully-polarimetric Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) can be used to assess natural disasters involving terrain resurfacing processes such as landslides, volcanic … Continued

“Natural Gas in The Continental Margins” with Jeffrey Weissel (Mar 2003)

“Natural Gas in The Continental Margins” Jeffrey Weissel Originally present Mar 2003   Introduction to Natural Gas and Continental Margins Dr. Michael J. Passow PowerPoint | HTML What are the real boundaries of continents and oceans?  Why are they different in various parts of the world? How did they form? These are some of the concepts addressed … Continued

“Sea Floor Structures and Evolution” with Christopher Small and Gregory Mountain (Apr 2001)

“Sea Floor Structures and Evolution” with Christopher Small and Gregory Mountain (Apr 2001)

“Sea Floor Structures and Evolution” with Dr. Christopher Small and Dr. Gregory Mountain Apr 2001       Originally presented April 28, 2001 Background information about “Sea Floor Structures and Evolution” – Dr. Michael J. Passow PowerPoint slides HTML version Satellite orbits (java application where you can visualize in real time the position of all … Continued