Abstract
Paleomagnetic and rock magnetic data can be a very useful addition to the study of a sequence of terrestrial sedimentary rocks. Methods discussed here include sampling schemes, sample preparation, and demagnetization techniques used to develop magnetic polarity chronologies, as well as a variety of rock magnetism experiments. These experiments can be used in conjunction with developing magnetic polarity data to define not only the polarity of the geomagnetic field at the time the rocks were deposited or cemented, but also to track changes in concentration and type of magnetic minerals occurring in the sequence. Balancing the conflict between sampling resolution and time needed to process samples, as well as different tips and tricks for collecting and processing samples, will aid in developing a proper and efficient protocol for any given sequence of terrestrial deposits, young or old.
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