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The Great Magnet, the Earth
149197The Great Magnet, the Earthhttp://www.phy6.org/earthmag/demagint.htmHistorical review of geomagnetism, from the discovery of the compass to plate tectonics and space observations. Also has instructions for teachers, glossary, and FAQ.Geography > Geoscience > GeophysicsApr 15, 2008
A detailed non-mathematical introduction to the research on the Earth's magnetic environment in space and its history. Contains master directory of many related text files.
Magnetotellurics (MT) is a geophysical method to study the distribution of electrical conductivity in the earth. Article includes examples of recordings and resistivity ranges of standard rock types.
Common geophysical methods used by the Environmental Protection Agency at hazardous waste sites include: ground penetrating radar, seismic refraction, electromagnetics, and magnetometry. Presents case studies and field-based analytical methods.
Text and interactive models derived from course notes and instructional programs. Covers the physical properties of earth materials, with chapters on geophysical methods and interpretation.
Technical support, guidance, and applied research that fosters the appropriate use of surface and borehole geophysical methods for USGS interdisciplinary earth science investigations and the development of geophysical characterization and monitoring methods.