The Neil Opdyke Paleomagnetic Laboratory

Paleomagnetism, Geomagnetism, and Rock & Environmental Magnetism at the University of Florida

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What kind of interesting research goes on here?

Paleomagnetism

We study the ancient magnetization recorded in rocks from around the globe in an effort to establish ancient paleogeography and assess the tempo of plate tectonics.

Geomagnetism

Studies focused on the generation, intensity and history of the Geomagnetic field.

Rock & Environmental Magnetism

A description of an effort and why it matters

Stratigraphy & Geochronology

We use the magnetostratigraphic record preserved in rocks and sediments to understand geochronology over a range of timescales

News From the UF Pmag Lab

Supercontinents Live Science with J. Meert January 2024

Why do people live in a crater?- VOX story on the Cretaceous Ambohiby Massif with J. Meert December 2023 .

American Geophysical Union- Dr. Courtney Sprain wins William Gilbert Award 2022.

UF News- Climate Change in Alpine Regions

Nature World News- Dickinsonia in India turns out to be something else!

UF News- Fossil re-writes Indian history

National Geographic- True polar wander and the demise of the Yanliao biota in China.