Palaeomagnetism or palaeomagic? Misconceptions about rock magnetism
Issue 362 | Page 115 | Published Sep 2016
Description
The study and understanding of paleomagnetism has been pivotal in the development of the theory of plate tectonics. When it is taught in schools there are a number possible misconceptions that need to be addressed. This article attempts to provide an explanation of rock magnetism as well as strategies to avoid reinforcing some commonly identified misconceptions.
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