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Palaeomagnetism
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:43
Abstract
This course focuses on the Earth’s magnetic field, and minerals and rocks as recorders of the past geomagnetic field. We will cover field and laboratory methods, as well as analysis of paleomagnetic data. Applications of paleomagnetic data will be examined, such as magnetostratigraphy, magnetic anisotropy or how paleomagnetic data can be used in geodynamics or tectonic studies.
Objective
Gain an understanding of how paleomagnetism can be used in study of the Earth
Content
1. Earth's magnetic field 2. Magnetic minerals 3. Types of remanence 4. Paleomagnetic sampling and tests of stability 5. Analysis of remanent magnetization, and statistical tests 6. Laboratory measurements 7. Special topics (anisotropy, paleogeography, magnetostratigraphy, ...)
Resources
Literature
Paleomagnetism: Magnetic Domains to Geologic Terranes by R.F. Butler http://www.geo.arizona.edu/Paleomag/ Essentials of Paleomagnetism by L. Tauxe https://earthref.org/MagIC/books/Tauxe/Essentials/
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Palaeomagnetism |
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28 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Electives (Courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich (according to prior agreement with the MSc Committee).)
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