Magneto and Chemostratigraphy Flashcards
Magneto and Chemo stratigraphy
1
Q
What is the basic unit of magnetostratigraphy?
A
chron
2
Q
Types of remanent Magnetization
A
-Thermal
-Detrital
-Chemical
2
Q
Magnetostratigraphy - Advantages
A
-Global
-Independent of environment
-Geologically instantaneous
3
Q
Magnetostratigraphy-Limitations
A
-Require independent time control
-Need long sections of unique patterns
3
Q
Types of oxygen isotopes
A
-16O
-18O