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Magnetic structure of the crustThe bibuniqueness aspect of geophysical interpretation must be constrained by geological insight to limit the range of theoretically possible models. An additional step in depth understanding of the relationship between rock magnetization and geological circumstances on a grand scale is required. Views about crustal structure and the distribution of lithologies suggests a complex situation with lateral and vertical variability at all levels in the crust. Volcanic, plutonic, and metamorphic processes together with each of the observed anomalies. Important questions are addressed: (1) the location of the magnetic bottom; (2) whether the source is a discrete one or are certain parts of the crust cumulatively contributing to the overall magnetization; (3) if the anomaly to some recognizable surface expression is localized, how to arrive at a geologically realistic model incorporating magnetization contrasts which are realistic; (3) in the way the primary mineralogies are altered by metamorphism and the resulting magnetic contracts; (4) the effects of temperature and pressure on magnetization.
Document ID
19860003391
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wasilewski, P.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington Geopotential Res. Mission (GRM)
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
86N12859
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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