Reversals of the Earth's Magnetic Field (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

By measuring the direction and intensity of magnetism in rocks of different ages, a record of the Earth's magnetic field in the past can be obtained. This 1994 book deals with the particular case of reversals of the Earth's magnetic field. These have played a major role in the development of plate tectonics and in establishing a geological time scale. The magnetism of rocks is discussed in some detail with a warning of possible misinterpretations of the record. Observational results and theories are reviewed with special attention to the structure and geometry of the transition field. Changing conditions at the core-mantle boundary, their effect on reversals, the generation of plumes and the possible correlation of reversals with tectonic changes, ice ages or mass extinctions are thoroughly discussed, including suggested periodicities in the reversal record and in other geophysical data.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2005
First published:	1994
Authors:	J.A. Jacobs
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	360
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-67556-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Geophysics
LSN:	0-521-67556-1
Barcode:	9780521675567

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