The Earth’s Magnetism An Introduction for Geologists /

• Main Authors: Lanza, Roberto (Author), Meloni, Antonio (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2006.
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Geology.; Geophysics.; Geotechnical engineering.; Earth Sciences.; Geophysics/Geodesy.; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences.

This book reviews the general characteristics of the Earth’s magnetic field and the magnetic properties of minerals, and then introduces the multifold applications of geomagnetism in Earth sciences. The authors analyze the contribution of geomagnetism both in general geological fields, such as tecto...

Table of Contents:

• The Earth’s Magnetic Field
• Basic Principles of Rock Magnetism
• Magnetic Prospecting
• Paleomagnetism
• Magnetic Fabric of Rocks
• Magnetic Signature of the Earth’s Crust
• Magnetic Chronology
• Environmental Geomagnetism
• Historical Notes.