
Originally Posted by
heaventian
striped patterns of magnetic anomalies have not been obtained near the
paleomagnetic equator.
At the magnetic equator the magnetic field is horizontal and the
magnetization of the ferromagnetic minerals in the ocean crust does not
produce a significant surface magnetic anomaly.
(from page 32 GEODYNAMICS)
why is there no significant surface magnetic anomaly observed near the paleomagnetic equator?
because of low Magnititude of geomagnetic field near the equator or some reason else?