Kaufmann's Clock

Kaufmann's Clock is a device designed to demonstrate how radiogenic heat from Earth's interior contributes to its overall heat flow. It typically involves a model or experiment where materials simulate the Earth's layered structure, allowing observers to see heat transfer processes like conduction and convection. The clock's purpose is to visualize how heat escapes from Earth's interior, helping explain geothermal energy and the planet's thermal evolution. By observing the clock's operation, viewers gain insight into the ongoing natural processes that shape Earth's temperature distribution over geological time scales.