Paleomagnetism is the study of magnetic rocks and sediments to record the history of the magnetic field. Some rocks and materials contain minerals that respond to the magnetic field. So, when rocks form, the minerals align with the magnetic field preserving its position
Paleomagnetism is the study of magnetic rocks and sediments to record the history of the magnetic field. ... So, when rocks form, the minerals align with the magnetic field preserving its position. It's called rock magnetism when rocks record the position of the magnetic field.J
