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Deep Sea Research and Oceanographic Abstracts

Volume 13, Issue 3, June 1966, Pages 427-432, IN1-IN6, 433-443
Deep Sea Research and Oceanographic Abstracts

Magnetic anomalies over the Reykjanes Ridge

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Abstract

A detailed aeromagnetic survey has been made over a large portion of the Reykjanes Ridge. The magnetic pattern observed displays great linearity, parallel to the topographic trend of the ridge and has the topographic crest as an axis of symmetry. The identification of two main magnetic provinces, noted in previous studies of the mid-ocean ridges, is confirmed. Possible relations between the structures of the Icelandic Plateau and the Reykjanes Ridge were investigated.

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