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Environmental magnetism : principles and applications of enviromagnetics / Michael E. Evans, Friedrich Heller.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Evans, Michael E. (Michael Edwin), 1941-
- Series:
- International geophysics series ; 86.
- International geophysics series ; 86
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Geomagnetism.
- Geophysics.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 299 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Amsterdam ; San Diego, Calif. : Academic Press, [2003]
- Summary:
- Magnetism is important in environmental studies for several reasons, the two most fundamental being that most substances exhibit some form of magnetic behavior, and that iron is one of the most common elements in the Earth's crust. Once sequestered in a suitable material, magnetic particles constitute a natural archive of conditions existing in former times. Magnetism provides a tracer of paleo-climatic and paleo-environmental conditions and processes. Environmental Magnetism details the occurrence and uses of magnetic materials in the natural environment. The first half of the volume describes the basic principles. The second half discusses the applications of magnetic measurements in various environmental settings on land, in lakes, in the ocean, and even various biological organisms. * Material is broadly applicable to environmental studies* Case histories illustrate key points* Extensive bibliography makes further research quick and easy
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-288) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0122438515
- OCLC:
- 51668532
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