What is paleomagnetism?
Simply put, paleomagnetism is the study of ancient magnetization in rocks. Most rocks have magnetic minerals such as magnetite and hematite that can, under certain conditions form a long-lasting memory of the Earth’s magnetic field when the rocks formed. This memory, or remanence, can then be used to reconstruct continental drift patterns through time. Some of the figures shown on the home page show paleoreconstructions.
