Geomagnetism And Palaeomagnetism

Author : F.J. Lowes,D.W. Collinson,J.H. Parry,S.K. Runcorn,D.C. Tozer,A. Soward
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400909052

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Geomagnetism and Palaeomagnetism by F.J. Lowes,D.W. Collinson,J.H. Parry,S.K. Runcorn,D.C. Tozer,A. Soward Pdf

This volume presents lectures given at the NATO Advanced Study Institute held 11-22 April 1988 at Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The aim of the Institute was to improve the interaction between workers in observational geomagnetism (using historical data) and archaeo- and palaeo-magnetism (using the remanent magnetization of man-made artefacts and of natural sediments and rocks) and those trying to interpret the data in terms of mechanisms inside or outside the Earth, particularly those developing dynamo theories of the field. The material discussed ranged from magnetic bacteria swimming round a circle in a few seconds, the effect of El Nino, through secular variation with time scales of tens to thousands of years and the'mechanics of individual field reversals and excursions (aborted reversals?) to possible modulation of average reversal frequency on the hundred million year time scale. Many members of the Physics Department helped with the organization, and we are most grateful to them, and in particular to Anne Codling for her very many contributions. We also gratefully acknowledge the painstaking work of Aileen Dryburgh and Lynn Whiteford in so carefully typing the manuscript.

Author : David Gubbins,Emilio Herrero-Bervera
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1061 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402044236

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Encyclopedia of Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism by David Gubbins,Emilio Herrero-Bervera Pdf

This reference encompasses the fields of Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism in a single volume. Both sciences have applications in navigation, in the search for minerals and hydrocarbons, in dating rock sequences, and in unraveling past geologic movements such as plate motions they have contributed to a better understanding of the Earth. The book describes in fine detail the current state of knowledge and provides an up-to-date synthesis of the most basic concepts. It is an indispensable working tool not only for geophysicists and geophysics students but also for geologists, physicists, atmospheric and environmental scientists, and engineers.

Author : Roberto Lanza,Antonio Meloni
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540279808

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The Earth's Magnetism by Roberto Lanza,Antonio Meloni Pdf

Initially, this book reviews the general characteristics of the Earth’s magnetic field and the magnetic properties of minerals, and then proceeds to introduce the multifold applications of geomagnetism in earth sciences. The authors analyze the contribution of geomagnetism both in more general geological fields, such as tectonics and geodynamics, and in applied ones, such as prospecting and pollution. Primarily, the book is aimed at undergraduate geology or geophysics students. It is geared to provide them with a general overview of geomagnetism, allowing them to understand what contributions this branch of science can offer in the more special sectors of earth sciences. Graduate students and geology researchers will also benefit from it, as it enables them to gain a clear and concise image of the techniques which can be applied in their areas of specialization.

Author : Ronald T. Merrill,Michael W. McElhinny,Phillip L. McFadden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:989641747

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The Magnetic Field of the Earth by Ronald T. Merrill,Michael W. McElhinny,Phillip L. McFadden Pdf

Author : J. A. Jacobs
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1994-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521450720

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Reversals of the Earth's Magnetic Field by J. A. Jacobs Pdf

This 1994 book examines how reversals of the Earth's magnetic field have played a major role in establishing plate tectonics and a geological time scale.

Author : L. Tauxe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780306481284

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Paleomagnetic Principles and Practice by L. Tauxe Pdf

Paleomagnetic data are useful in many applications in Earth Science from determining paleocurrent directions to analyzing the long-term behavior of the geomagnetic field. In this book, an attempt has been made to draw together the various principles and practices within paleomagnetism in a consistent and up-to-date manner. It includes many practical examples that illustrate various applications of paleomagnetism. A companion software package implements the theory explained in the text. Audience: This volume is aimed at professional Earth Scientists using paleomagnetic data for their research. It is also suitable for use as a text book for students in courses with a paleomagnetic content. In addition, this volume will be of value to other professionals with an interest in the analysis of vector and tensor data in general.

Author : Ronald T. Merrill,Richard T. Merrill,M. W. McElhinny,Phillip L. McFadden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN : 0124912451

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The Magnetic Field of the Earth by Ronald T. Merrill,Richard T. Merrill,M. W. McElhinny,Phillip L. McFadden Pdf

Traditionally aspects of geo-magnetism have been studied and presented in isolation from each other. This text draws together lines of inquiry into an integrated framework to highlight the interrelationships and to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the geomagnetic field.

Author : Lisa Tauxe
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520260313

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Essentials of Paleomagnetism by Lisa Tauxe Pdf

"This book by Lisa Tauxe and others is a marvelous tool for education and research in Paleomagnetism. Many students in the U.S. and around the world will welcome this publication, which was previously only available via the Internet. Professor Tauxe has performed a service for teaching and research that is utterly unique."—Neil D. Opdyke, University of Florida

Author : McElhinny
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1984-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080954639

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The Earth's Magnetic Field : Its History, Origin, and Planetary Perspective by McElhinny Pdf

The Earth's Magnetic Field : Its History, Origin, and Planetary Perspective

Author : Donald H. Tarling
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400959552

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Palaeomagnetism by Donald H. Tarling Pdf

Palaeomagnetism and archaeomagnetism are fascinating specialized studies because they are applicable to such a wide range of problems in geology, archaeology and geophysics. They can also be undertaken cheaply, when compared with most other geophysical techniques, and, at first sight, simply. In fact, real comprehension of the magnetic processes that have occurred in rocks and other types of material over several thousands or many millions of years is still extremely difficult to assess and measure. On this basis, this book cannot explain all such features, nor can it attempt to cover all the actual and potential applications of the method. All that can be attempted is to give an impression of the ways in which such techniques can be used in a wide variety of fields, and how these techniques are usually applied. The magnetization of rocks is, in fact, one of the earliest of the true sciences, but we are still not in a position to answer many of the problems posed. Consequently some of the examples given of applications are, essentially, state-of-the-art comments, rather than being a review as such. The changing position of the geomagnetic poles with time is still not adequately defined, for example, and some of the more recent conventional views are given, although the emphasis is placed on more subjective, probably more controversial, evaluations.

Author : D. Collinson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401539791

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Methods in Rock Magnetism and Palaeomagnetism by D. Collinson Pdf

During the last 30 years the study of the magnetic properties of rocks and minerals has substantially contributed to several fields of science. Perhaps the best known and most significant advances have resulted from the study of palaeomagnetism, which led to quantitative confirmation of continental drift and polar wandering through interpretation of the direction of remanent magnetism observed in rocks of different ages from different continents. Palaeomagnetism has also, through observations of reversals of magnetiz ation, ancient secular variation and ancient field intensities provided data relevant to the origin of the geomagnetic field, and other investigations have contributed significantly to large-scale and local geological studies, the dating of archaeological events and artefacts and more recently to lunar and meteoritic studies. Rock and mineral magnetism has proved to be an interesting study in its own right through the complex magnetic properties and interactions observed in the iron-titanium oxide and iron sulphide minerals, as well as contributing to our understanding of remanent magnetism and magnetization processes in rocks. Simultaneous with the development of these studies has been the develop ment of instruments and techniques for the wide range of investigations involved.

Author : Michael W. McElhinny,Phillip L. McFadden
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1999-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080513461

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Paleomagnetism by Michael W. McElhinny,Phillip L. McFadden Pdf

Paleomagnetism is the study of the fossil magnetism in rocks. It has been paramount in determining that the continents have drifted over the surface of the Earth throughout geological time. The fossil magnetism preserved in the ocean floor has demonstrated how continental drift takes place through the process of sea-floor spreading. The methods and techniques used in paleomagnetic studies of continental rocks and of the ocean floor are described and then applied to determining horizontal movements of the Earth's crust over geological time. An up-to-date review of global paleomagnetic data enables 1000 million years of Earth history to be summarized in terms of the drift of the major crustal blocks over the surface of the Earth. The first edition of McElhinny's book was heralded as a "classic and definitive text." It thoroughly discussed the theory of geomagnetism, the geologic reversals of the Earth's magnetic field, and the shifting of magnetic poles. In the 25 years since the highly successful first edition of Palaeomagnetism and Plate Tectonics (Cambridge, 1973) the many advances in the concepts, methodology, and insights into paleomagnetism warrant this new treatment. This completely updated and revised edition of Paleomagnetism: Continents and Oceans will be a welcome resource for a broad audience of earth scientists as well as laypeople curious about magnetism, paleogeography, geology, and plate tectonics. Because the book is intended for a wide audience of geologists, geophysicists, and oceanographers, it balances the mathematical and descriptive aspects of each topic. Details the theory and methodology of rock magnetism, with particular emphasis on intrepreting crustal movements from continental and oceanic measurements Outlines Earth history for the past 1000 million years, from the Rodinia super-continent through its breakup and the formation of Gondwana to the formation and breakup of Pangea and the amalgamation of Eurasia Provides a comprehensive treatment of oceanic paleomagnetism Provides a set of color pateogeographic maps covering the past 250 million years Written by two internationally recognized experts in the field

Author : M. W. McElhinny
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1973-02
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822013289715

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Palaeomagnetism and Plate Tectonics by M. W. McElhinny Pdf

Author : Charles W. Finkl
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1988-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780442224998

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The Encyclopedia of Field and General Geology by Charles W. Finkl Pdf

Field work, supplemented by laboratory studies, is a cornerstone for the geological sciences. This volume provides an introduction to general field work through selected topics that illustrate specific techniques and methodologies. One hundred and twenty-three main entries prepared by leading authorities from around the world deal with aspects of exploration surveys, geotechnical engineering, environmental management. field techniques, mapping, prospecting, and mining. Special efforts were made to include topics that consider aspects of environmental geology in particular those subjects that involve field inspections related to, for example, the placement of artificial fills, sediment control in canals and waterways, the geologic effects of cities, or the importance of expansive soils to environmental management and engineering. In addition, some widely ranging topics dealing with legal affairs, geological methodology, the scope and organization of geology, report writing, and other concepts, such as those related to plate tectonics and continental drift, provide a necessary perspective to the arena of field geology.

Author : Robert F. Butler
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : 086542070X

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Paleomagnetism by Robert F. Butler Pdf