Geophysics Collection

Immanuel Kant, caricature
Immanuel Kant. Caricature of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). Kant published various influential philosophical works on the natural sciences, particularly geophysics and astronomy

Mount Etna erupting, 2012 C016 / 4639
Mount Etna erupting, 2012. Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Photographed on 27th April 2012

Volcano at night
Volcanic eruption. Night time view of a Strombolian eruption of the south-east crater of Etna, a volcano on Sicily. The bright light at upper left is the full Moon

Halley's Comet
5307506 Halley's Comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Halley's Comet passing over Jerusalem in 66 AD. Discovered by Edmond Halley (1656-1742) an English astronomer, geophysicist

Carl Friedrich Gauss and Wilhelm Eduard Weber
3585803 Carl Friedrich Gauss and Wilhelm Eduard Weber; (add.info.: Portraits of Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855) a German mathematician and Wilhelm Eduard Weber (1804-1891)

Lady Knox Geyser eruption, Waiotapu, New Zealand

Devil's Bath pool in Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, Rotorua, New Zealand

Artist's Palette Pool in Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, Rotorua, New Zealand

Orakei Korako geotermal area, New Zealand

Artist's Palette pool, hot thermal spring, Rotorua, New Zealand

Hot spring in volcanic valley, New Zealand

Inferno Crater Lake in Waimangu volcanic valley, New Zealand

Champagne Pool in Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, Rotorua, New Zealand

Pohutu Geyser, Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, Rotorua, New Zealand

Champagne Pool, hot thermal spring, Rotorua, New Zealand

Alfred Lothar Wegener, German geophysicist and meteorologist. Wegener (1880-1930) formulated the theory of Continental Drift (Wegener Hypothesis), published in 1915

Percival P. 50 Prince 4 VH-AGF
Percival P.50 Prince series 4 VH-AGF (msn P50/43) of Adastra Hunting Geophysics Pty Ltd. Date: circa 1957-1958

Alexander von Humboldt, Prussian naturalist and explorer, (1900). Humboldts (1769-1859) interests included geophysics, geology and botany and he is sometimes called the founder of ecology

Alexander von Humboldt, German author, naturalist and explorer, 1847. Artist: Hermann Biow
Alexander von Humboldt, German author, naturalist and explorer, 1847. Humboldts (1769-1859) interests included geophysics, geology and botany and he is sometimes called the founder of ecology

Luigi Palmieri, Italian geophysicist, 1893. Palmieri (1807-1896) was director of the Vesuvius Observatory which monitored the activity of the volcano. In 1855 he invented a seismograph

Alexander von Humboldt, German naturalist, c1830. Artist: William Home Lizars
Alexander von Humboldt, German naturalist, c1830. Humboldts (1769-1859) interests included geophysics, geology and botany and he is sometimes called the founder of ecology

Theory of Continental Drift, 1922. Diagram from an article by Alfred Wegener (1880-1930) on his theory of Continental Drift, published in Discovery, London, 1922

Diagram of the Earth during the Carboniferous period, 1922. Land is represented by the unshaded areas, deep sea by the areas shaded with diagonal lines and shallow water with horizontal lines

George Biddell Airy, English astronomer and geophysicist, 1868. Airy (1801-1892) was Astronomer Royal and director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory from 1835 to 1881

George Biddell Airy (1801-1892), English astronomer and geophysicist, 1877. Airy was Astronomer Royal and director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory from 1835 to 1881

Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867), American geophysicist, 1896. The great grandson of Benjamin Franklin, Bache was appointed superintendent of the US Coast Survey in 1843

Immanuel Kant, German philosopher C017 / 0688
Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), German philosopher. Kant published various influential philosophical works on the natural sciences, particularly geophysics and astronomy

Ivan Papanin, Soviet Arctic explorer
Ivan Dmitrievich Papanin (1894-1986), Soviet Arctic explorer, in Arctic clothing in 1938. During the winter of 1937-8, Papanin was leader of the Soviet ice drift station SP-1 in the Arctic

WEGENER, Alfred Lothar (Berlin 1880-Greenland, 1930). German geophysicist and meteorologist. Author of the hypothesis of continental drift

WEGENER, Alfred (1880-1930). German polar researcher, geophysicist and meteorologist. Oil

Black Hole Singularity Diagram
A diagram explaining the Event Horizon of a black hole

Internal structure of the Earth, 3D illustration

Internal structure of the Earthwith English labels, 3D illustration

Mount Etna erupting at night, 2012 C016 / 4637
Mount Etna erupting at night, 2012. Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Photographed on 31st March 2012

Italy, Sicily Region, Mount Etna Volcano, eruption, lava stream, 1983
Italy - Sicily Region - Mount Etna Volcano. Eruption. Lava stream, 1983

The geothermal area Haukadalur part of the touristic route Golden Circle during winter. Geysir Strokkur in the background. Iceland (Large format sizes available)

The pool of the gushing spring called Geysir, eponymous for such springs. The geothermal area Haukadalur part of the touristic route Golden Circle during winter. Iceland (Large format sizes available)

The geysir Strokkur in the geothermal area Haukadalur part of the touristic route Golden Circle during winter. Iceland (Large format sizes available)

Cross-section of erupting Volcano

An artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet
This is an artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet discovered with the Hubble Space Telescope. The planet is so close to its star that it completes an orbit in 10.5 hours

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Geophysics: Unveiling the Secrets of Earth's Dynamic Nature Immanuel Kant once said, "Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe. . the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me. " These words resonate deeply in the realm of geophysics, where scientists delve into the mysteries of our planet's inner workings. In a whimsical caricature, Mount Etna erupts in 2012 C016 / 4639, showcasing nature's raw power. The volcano at night exudes an ethereal beauty that captivates both scientific minds and artistic souls alike. Alfred Lothar Wegener, a German geophysicist and meteorologist, emerges as a pioneer in his field. His groundbreaking work on continental drift revolutionized our understanding of Earth's tectonic plates. Wegener's legacy lives on through captivating images like WEGENER himself - an image capturing his essence as a passionate explorer. Journeying to Morocco's High Atlas Mountains reveals Sulphur formations adorning rocks at Tizi N Tichka Pass. This photograph showcases how geophysical processes shape our landscapes over time – an intricate dance between geological forces and chemical reactions. Smoke billowing from Krakatoa volcano on Java Island reminds us of nature's fury unleashed upon Indonesia. These photographs capture moments frozen in time when fiery explosions reshape landforms while leaving us awestruck by their sheer magnitude. Geophysics unravels Earth’s secrets hidden beneath its surface; it is a discipline that combines science with wonderment. From Immanuel Kant’s philosophical musings to Alfred Lothar Wegener’s groundbreaking discoveries, we are reminded that there is much more to this world than meets the eye. As we gaze upon these captivating images – be it volcanoes erupting or sulphur formations forming – let us embrace the marvels that continue to deepen our understanding of our planet's dynamic nature.