Magnetism of Himalayan rocks reveals the mountains' complex tectonic history
Earth's magnetic field locks information into lava as it cools into rock. Millions of years later, scientists can decipher this magnetic data to build geologic timelines and maps.
Craig Robert Martin, Ph.D. Student in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology •
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Nov. 2, 2020 • ~9 min
Nov. 2, 2020 • ~9 min
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