| Abstract: | Study of the variations of direction and intensity of the geomagnetic field as recorded by the Miocene lava flows on Steens Mountain, SE Oregon, has resulted in a detailed description of total field behavior during a reversal in polarity. In addition to information about the polarity reversal itself, the detailed paleomagnetic record includes several thousand years of geomagnetic history preceding and following the polarity transition at 15.5 Ma. To test the feasibility of using this record as a means of correlation in this part of the western US, comparisons are made of reconnaissance and previously published paleomagnetic records obtained from what has been thought to be the Steens Basalt or rocks of equivalent age. Despite the fact that many of these earlier studies were not detailed and were not intended for correlation purposes, convincing similarities among some of the records are evident. The Steens Basalt paleomagnetic record does, indeed, have potential as a correlation tool during this time of widespread basaltic volcanism. Concludes that findings indicate no post-20 Ma differential rotation between S-E Washington and S-central Oregon, in contrast to previous interpretations. -from Authors |
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| ProdID: | 70014796 |
| Citation Author: | Mankinen, E. A.; Larson, E. E.; Gromme, C. S.; Prevot, M.; Coe, R. S. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Geophysical Research |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | The Steens Mountain ( Oregon) geomagnetic polarity transition ( USA). 3. Its regional significance.; 1987; Article; Journal; Journal of Geophysical Research; Mankinen, E. A.; Larson, E. E.; Gromme, C. S.; Prevot, M.; Coe, R. S. |
| Citation Start Page: | 8057 |
| Citation Volume: | 92 |
| Citation Year: | 1987 |
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| Text: | The Steens Mountain ( Oregon) geomagnetic polarity transition ( USA). 3. Its regional significance.; 1987; Article; Journal; Journal of Geophysical Research; Mankinen, E. A.; Larson, E. E.; Gromme, C. S.; Prevot, M.; Coe, R. S. |
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| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 1987 00:00 -0600 |
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