Inge Lehmann: Danish Seismologist

Inge Lehmann: Danish Seismologist

Portrait of Inge Lehmann

Portrait of Inge Lehmann

Photo by Elfelt, American Geophysical Union (AGU), courtesy AIP Emilio Segre Visual Archives

Students will learn about the life and work of geophysicist Inge Lehmann. They will learn about her discovery of the existence of Earth’s solid inner core, as well as how P (longitudinal) and S (transverse) seismic waves (the behavior of which prompted Lehmann’s theory) travel through the earth’s layers. 

Supplemental Materials
Grade level(s)
9-12
Guide subjects
Earth Science
History
Physics
Minority Group(s)
Women
In-class time
60-90 minutes
Prep time
15-20 minutes
Technology Requirements
Student web access required
Audio/Video optional
Common Core Standards
Speaking & Listening
History/Social Studies
Science & Technical Subjects
Next Generation Science Standards
Earth and Space Sciences
Earth's Place in the Universe
Physical sciences
Waves and Their Application in Technologies for Information Transfer
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