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ch6 3
ch6 3
Remember that objects can also have a remanent magnetization that is “frozen” into the
material. The remanent magnetization can be in any direction.
In Geophysics 224, we will focus on the relative magnitude and shape of the magnetic
anomalies over different bodies. For simple shapes, it is possible to derive equations for
the expected magnetic anomaly (see Kearey et al., section 7.5). For more complex
objects, 2D and 3D computer modeling programs are used.
Now assume that the dike had very strong remanent magnetization (much larger than Br)
that had been acquired when the Earth’s magnetic field was reversed:
What happens if the survey was conducted at the equator, where BE is horizontal (I=0°)?
What happens if the survey was conducted in the northern hemisphere where the BE has
an inclination of 45°?
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A map of the surface anomaly associated with a sphere-like object would look like this:
The above examples illustrate an important difference between gravity and magnetic
exploration:
• gravity anomalies depend on only the distribution of density below the surface
If there is a slab edge, the poles will not cancel. Consider the following situations.
Semi-infinite slab:
Basement topography:
The basement can be approximated using the combination of an infinite horizontal sheet
and a slab with a finite width.