This is a Quicktime VR movie showing the three-dimensional structure of a "subduction zone". After the file has loaded, you can rotate the cube in any direction by holding down the mouse button and dragging the cursor inside the movie window. (Animation courtesy of Clay Hamilton and Bill Chadwick.)

Other formats available (will launch in separate window):

Quicktime, 480x320, 520 Kb

You may need to download: Quicktime

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