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MAGNETIC ANOMALY HIGH [1 record]

Record 1 2008-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Magnetic and Electromagnetic Prospecting
CONT

Intrusive rocks bearing significant concentrations of Fe-Ti oxide are characterized by high positive magnetic anomalies that show broad, smooth profiles or patterns.

OBS

magnetic anomaly high: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

PHR

Linear magnetic anomaly high.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Prospection magnétique et électromagnétique
CONT

Les anomalies magnétiques positives sont à l'endroit où le champ magnétique est plus important que prévu. [Elles] sont créées quand la roche refroidit et se solidifie avec le pôle nord magnétique terrestre dans l'hémisphère géographique nord.

CONT

Les roches intrusives renfermant des concentrations importantes d'oxydes de Fe-Ti produisent de fortes anomalies magnétiques positives de forme évasée et à gradation régulière.

OBS

anomalie magnétique positive : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

PHR

Anomalie magnétique positive linéaire.

Spanish

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