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Lunar magnetismAspects of lunar paleomagnetic and electromagnetic sounding results which appear inconsistent with the hypothesis that an ancient core dynamo was the dominant source of the observed crustal magnetism are discussed. Evidence is summarized involving a correlation between observed magnetic anomalies and ejecta blankets from impact events which indicates the possible importance of local mechanisms involving meteoroid impact processes in generating strong magnetic fields at the lunar surface. A reply is given to the latter argument which also presents recent evidence of a lunar iron core.
Document ID
19840053931
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Hood, L. L.
(Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Sonett, C. P.
(Arizona, University Tucson, AZ, United States)
Srnka, L. J.
(Lunar and Planetary Institute; Exxon Production Research Co. Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
February 16, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: Nature
Volume: 307
ISSN: 0028-0836
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
84A36718
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-3389
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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