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In this paper some aspects concerning the interpretation of magnetic anomalies are treated, particularly when the remanent magnetization intensity is strong. In this case, since total and induced magnetization vectors can have very different directions, a correct anomaly interpretation strictly depends on the knowledge of their declinations and inclinations.
Thus, a specific procedure is described to determine such parameters from well-known semi-empirical techniques and vectorial relations.
Furthermore, the classical definition of apparent susceptibility is shown to be inadequate to this problem and a more general formulation is suggested, which is not only related to the true susceptibility and to the Koenisberger ratio, but also to the declinations and inclinations of the induced and remanent magnetization vectors.
The two apparent susceptibilities are then compared for some synthetic magnetic anomalies and significant differences are found.
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Fedi, M. On the interpretation of magnetic anomalies for strong remanent magnetizations. PAGEOPH 130, 721–733 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00881607
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