Monday, May 30, 2011

1900-Magnetometers

Magnetometers is an instrument used for measuring magnetic forces. Ocean engineers and archeologists use marine magnetometers to detect variations in the total magnetic field of the underlying seafloor.the increased magnetization is caused by the presence of ferrous iron on the seafloor. scientists then can use this magnetic data to determine the thickness and age of volcanic lava that flows at mid-ocean ridges.
 

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