An Exercise on Magnetic-Anomaly Profiles and the Geomagnetic Polar-Reversal Time Scale.

Shea, James Herbert

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Publication Date: 1988

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An Exercise on Magnetic-Anomaly Profiles and the Geomagnetic Polar-Reversal Time Scale.

Shea, James Herbert

Journal of Geological Education, v36 n5 p290-97 Nov 1988

Develops an exercise in which students use magnetic-profile data gathered in the South Pacific to test the Vine-Matthews-Morley hypothesis. Uses the Eltanin 19N and 20N profiles. Relates the exercise to 20 current geology texts. (MVL)

Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Earthquakes, Geology, Geophysics, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Procedures, Oceanography, Physical Geography, Plate Tectonics, Science Materials, Scientific Research, Seismology, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Learner

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Language: English

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