paleomagnetism
noun
pa·leo·mag·ne·tism
ˌpā-lē-ō-ˈmag-nə-ˌti-zəm 
especially British ˌpa-
1
: the intensity and direction of residual magnetization in ancient rocks
2
: a science that deals with paleomagnetism
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AlamyMerriam Crater and Grand Falls Merriam Crater and some other nearby volcanic vents erupted ~20,000 years ago (based on exposure dating of the lava flows and paleomagnetism) and sent lava flows over 10 kilometers towards the Little Colorado River canyon.
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Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2017
Both faculty at Kent State University, Anne Jefferson studies water, especially in urban environments while Chris Rowan works on paleomagnetism and tectonics.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 31 Jan. 2017
Paleontologists still commonly use biostratigraphy to date fossils, often in combination with paleomagnetism and tephrochronology.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016
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Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2017
Both faculty at Kent State University, Anne Jefferson studies water, especially in urban environments while Chris Rowan works on paleomagnetism and tectonics.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 31 Jan. 2017
Paleontologists still commonly use biostratigraphy to date fossils, often in combination with paleomagnetism and tephrochronology.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016
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“Paleomagnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paleomagnetism. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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