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Natural remanent magnetization analysis
Method which measures the intensity and direction of residual magnetism in rocks to determine their age and history.
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Links to laboratory capabilities within the USGS for paleomagnetism and paleomagnetic and rock magnetic procedures for dating and determination of magnetic direction and polarity in samples with links to techniques, equipment, and contacts.


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