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Title: Use of MAGSAT anomaly data for crustal structure and mineral resources in the us midcontinent

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5723297

Magnetic fields were measured from October 1979 until June 1980 using the satellite. The processed magnetic data yield long wavelength anomalies that arise from crustal and upper mantle sources. Analysis techniques are being developed to help interpret the structure and character of the lithosphere in central North America. The region includes the Midcontinent Gravity Anomaly peleorift zone and the New Madrid rift/seismic zone, both of which are of plaeotectonic and neotectonic interest. Preliminary analysis of the initial MAGSAT data combined with correlative geological and geophysical data shows the utility of the satellite data for regional crustal and basement study.

Research Organization:
Iowa Univ., Iowa City (USA)
OSTI ID:
5723297
Report Number(s):
E-81-10094
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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