The detailed behaviour of the geomagnetic field during reversals is documented by palaeomagnetists to constrain models of the geomagnetic dynamo. Reversals are studied by measuring the magnetic remanence preserved in rocks to obtain both the direction and intensity of the ancient magnetic field.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Title | Geophysics: A reversal of geomagnetic polarity |
| DOI | 10.1088/0031-9112/37/7/018 |
| Authors | Edward A. Mankinen |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Physics Bulletin |
| Index ID | 70197163 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center |