Module 8: Paleogeography

Module 8: Paleogeography

Welcome to Module 8: Paleogeography!

When	What
Aug 21	Day 14: Introduction GIS in R. Tectonic and Paleogeographic reconstructions

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Morning

Basic GIS in R

• Intro to GIS Slideshow
• 1. Vector examples
• 2. Raster examples
• icosa: 2. Essentials tutorial

Afternoon

Paleo-GIS

• Intro to tectonic models by Liz Dowding
• 3. Tectonic reconstructions with rgplates
• 4. Static data products
• rgplates website

Data

• Previous result from Module2: pbdb_processed_2024-07-11.rds
• Example HadCM3L output (85 / 86.7 Ma):
  • Annual mean 2D atmosphere (86.7_texpr2a.pcclann.nc)
  • Annual mean 2D ocean (86.7_texpr2o.pgclann.nc)

Other Links

• GPlates
• Valdes et al. 2021 Climate Models