paleomagnetic
/ˌpeɪlioʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the magnetic properties of ancient rocks, used to study the history of Earth's magnetic field.
- Paleomagnetic studies show that Earth's magnetic poles have reversed many times.
- Paleomagnetic data helped scientists confirm that the continents have moved over time.
- The research team collected paleomagnetic samples from layers of volcanic rock.