Environmental Magnetism: Principles and Applications of Enviromagnetics
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contentsv
- Forewordix
- Prefacexi
- CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION1
- 1.1 Prospectus1
- 1.2 An Example2
- 1.3 Scope of the Subject4
- CHAPTER 2. BASIC MAGNETISM7
- 2.1 Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism, Ferromagnetism7
- 2.2 Magnetic Susceptibility9
- 2.3 Magnetic Hysteresis13
- 2.4 Grain Size Effects14
- 2.5 Summary of Magnetic Parameters and Terminology18
- 2.6 Enviromagnetic Parameters20
- 2.7 Magnetic Units27
- 2.8 Putting It All Together29
- CHAPTER 3. ENVIROMAGNETIC MINERALS31
- 3.1 Introduction31
- 3.2 Iron Oxides32
- 3.3 Iron Oxyhydroxides41
- 3.4 Iron Sulfides41
- 3.5 Iron Carbonate42
- 3.6 Some Examples43
- 3.7 Room-Temperature Biplots47
- CHAPTER 4. MEASUREMENT AND TECHNIQUES50
- 4.1 Introduction50
- 4.2 Measurement of Magnetic Parameters50
- 4.3 Magnetic Parameters Used in Environmental Studies68
- 4.4 Magnetic Parameters Unmixed78
- CHAPTER 5. PROCESSES AND PATHWAYS84
- 5.1 Introduction84
- 5.2 Soils and Paleosols88
- 5.3 Marine Sediments96
- 5.4 Rivers and Lakes103
- CHAPTER 6. TIME111
- 6.1 Introduction111
- 6.2 Temporal Characteristics of the Geomagnetic Field117
- 6.3 Oxygen Isotope Stratigraphy130
- 6.4 Milankovitch Cycles133
- CHAPTER 7. MAGNETOCLIMATOLOGY AND PAST GLOBAL CHANGE136
- 7.1 Introduction136
- 7.2 Loess136
- 7.3 Lake Sediments159
- 7.4 Marine Sediments164
- CHAPTER 8. MASS TRANSPORT174
- 8.1 Introduction174
- 8.2 Dust Flux and Climate174
- 8.3 Erosion and Sediment Yield176
- 8.4 Permeating Fluids179
- 8.5 Oceanic and Atmospheric Circulation182
- CHAPTER 9. MAGNETISM IN THE BIOSPHERE185
- 9.1 Introduction185
- 9.2 Biomineralization188
- 9.3 Bacterial Magnetism189
- 9.4 Other Organisms206
- CHAPTER 10. MAGNETIC MONITORING OF POLLUTION211
- 10.1 Introduction211
- 10.2 Soil Contamination213
- 10.3 Rivers, Lakes, and Harbors218
- 10.4 Atmospheric Contaminants225
- 10.5 Roadside Pollution227
- 10.6 Pneumomagnetism229
- CHAPTER 11. ARCHEOLOGICAL AND EARLY HOMINID ENVIRONMENTS231
- 11.1 Introduction231
- 11.2 Archeological Soils232
- 11.3 Archeological Magnetic Prospection Surveys235
- 11.4 Economy, Industry, and Art239
- 11.5 Speleomagnetism241
- 11.6 Hominid Evolution243
- CHAPTER 12. OUR PLANETARY MAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT245
- 12.1 Introduction245
- 12.2 The Geomagnetic Field246
- 12.3 The Magnetosphere249
- Appendix253
- Glossary254
- References261
- Index289
- List of Volumes in the Series295
- Color Plate SectionColor Plat
Magnetism is important in environmental studies for several reasons, the two most fundamental being that most substances exhibit some form of magnetic behavior, and that iron is one of the most common elements in the Earth's crust. Once sequestered in a suitable material, magnetic particles constitute a natural archive of conditions existing in former times. Magnetism provides a tracer of paleo-climatic and paleo-environmental conditions and processes.
Environmental Magnetism details the occurrence and uses of magnetic materials in the natural environment. The first half of the volume describes the basic principles. The second half discusses the applications of magnetic measurements in various environmental settings on land, in lakes, in the ocean, and even various biological organisms.
* Material is broadly applicable to environmental studies
* Case histories illustrate key points
* Extensive bibliography makes further research quick and easy
Environmental Magnetism details the occurrence and uses of magnetic materials in the natural environment. The first half of the volume describes the basic principles. The second half discusses the applications of magnetic measurements in various environmental settings on land, in lakes, in the ocean, and even various biological organisms.
* Material is broadly applicable to environmental studies
* Case histories illustrate key points
* Extensive bibliography makes further research quick and easy