Magnetic properties of Neogene regional dikes from east Iceland with special reference to magma flow

• Main Author: Eriksson, Per
• Format: Master Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: Luleå tekniska universitet, Geovetenskap och miljöteknik 2010
• Subjects: Geophysics; Geofysik; Álftafjörður; Iceland
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-17856

This thesis deals with rock magnetic measurements on Neogene dikes from the eastern fjords of Iceland. A vast amount of dikes generally striking north-north-east occur as swarms in the glacially eroded lava pile. They are considered as the underlying extensions of fissure swarms in active volcanic s...