GEOLOGY/GLE 594: Introduction to Applied Geophysics Fall 2004 Magnetism Homework Due: September 30 1.

Give the approximate IGRF Total Field Component, Inclination, and Declination for: Location Madison, WI Buenos Aires, Argentina Sidney, Australia Your Hometown: _______________ Total Field Inclination Declination

2. Give the Easting (X), Northing (Y), and (Z) components of the IGRF field for Madison, WI.

3. In general, why is the susceptibility of sedimentary rock less than that of igneous rock?

4. A 300 m-diameter spherical anomaly is buried at a depth of 0.8 km within the Earth (note: this refers to depth to the center of the sphere). The background material in which the spheres are imbedded consists of granite with a susceptibility of 0.001 SI, while the inclusion is composed of magnetite ore with a susceptibility of 0.1 SI

0.8 km 300 m a) Compute Ji (i.e. the difference in intensity of magnetization between the granite and ore) for the body using the expression for Ji in Equation 3.13 of the book, and magnetic field strengths (F) of 35000, 45000, and 60000 nT. b) Compute the excess magnetic moment (M) of the sphere relative to the background given the results given in a) above.

c) The expression for the total magnetic field anomaly generated by a magnetic dipole with inclination I relative to the horizontal and relative moment M is given as FAt=M/r5{[3cos2(I)-1]x2-6xz sin(I)cos(I)+[3sin2(I)-1]z2} (from Telford, eq. 3.37a) where x is the lateral position on the surface of the earth where the measurement is made, and z is the depth to the center of the dipole. Using the values derived in b) above, calculate and plot the anomaly along a 4km profile centered over the body for the 3 following cases; (1) F=35000 nT, I=10o north: (2) F=45000 nT, I=30o north: (3) F=60000 nT, I=75o north. d) For the case given in c(2) above, derive and plot the anomaly that would exist if the body was composed of salt, and thus the sphere represented a salt dome. 5. Chromite is found in certain regions of Northern Canada (very close to the northern magnetic pole). A magnetic analysis of several specimens indicates there is less magnetite in the chromite-bearing serpentine than in "barren" serpentine. a) The total field F readings in the table below were taken on a N-S line at 10 m station intervals. Plot the anomaly and provide a generalized sketch of the geological situation that yielded the anomaly, i.e., the relative location of the chromite bearing versus barren serpentine deposits. b) Assuming a 2-dimensional E-W zone of mineralization, estimate the depth to the top of the body causing the magnetic anomaly using the half-slope method given in your text (Bottom of page 87 and Figure 3.18). Be specific about the values for constants that you use to derive the depth from the half-slope measurement. c) Estimate the depth to the top of the body causing the magnetic anomaly using the half width or half-maximum technique. Use Table 3.2 and choose the appropriate depth rule for this anomaly. d) Compare the results of the two methods. x (m) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 anom (nT) 2040 2320 2080 2080 1800 3280 9200 3400 -9500 x (m) 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 anom (nT) -7000 -1060 2720 5140 4260 2680 2220 2240 1940