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Paleomagnetism of Suiko Seamount, Emperor Seamount Chain
Author(s) -
Kodama K.,
Uyeda S.,
Isezaki N.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
geophysical research letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.007
H-Index - 273
eISSN - 1944-8007
pISSN - 0094-8276
DOI - 10.1029/gl005i003p00165
Subject(s) - seamount , geology , paleomagnetism , declination , emperor , latitude , low latitude , paleontology , seismology , geodesy , physics , astronomy , ancient history , history
Using data from a topographic and magnetic survey, the magnetization vector of Suiko seamount near the middle of the Emperor seamount chain (44.5°N, 170°E) was calculated. An inclination of −31° ± 9° and a declination of 213° ± 9° was found, although the goodness ratio is poor (R = 1.1). The paleolatitude thus found (17° ± 5°) is significantly different from its present latitude, supporting the theory that the Emperor‐Hawaii chain has been formed by the Hawaiian hot spot. Magnetization of the seamount is reversed, agreeing with the recent DSDP results.