Palaeomagnetism or palaeomagic? Misconceptions about rock magnetism

• Autores: Phil Murphy
• Localización: School Science Review, ISSN 0036-6811, Vol. 98, Nº. 362, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Science during primary-secondary transition / coord. por Sue Collins, Michael J. Reiss), págs. 115-118
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The study and understanding of paleomagnetism has been pivotal in the development of the theory of plate tectonics. When it is taught in schools there are a number possible misconceptions that need to be addressed. This article attempts to provide an explanation of rock magnetism as well as strategies to avoid reinforcing some commonly identified misconceptions.