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Magnetic Reversal Definition
File Name m00006.txt.843.magnetic.reversal.glossary.01.pdf
Data Type glossary item
Computer Program Microsoft Word 2003
File Size 32.00 KB - 2 files [ pdf,doc ]
Expert Level High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor ERESE Database Team
Source Enduring Resources for Earth Science Education (ERESE)
Resource Matrix Magnetic Reversals
Description
A magnetic reversal can be defined as a complete 180 degree rotation of the Earth's magnetic field. When the field is in a normal state, the magnetic north is located in the Northern Hemisphere. When the field is reversed, the magnetic north is located in the southern hemisphere.
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