| The
MAG-NET
research network is funded for 3 years by the European Union, and is aimed
at addressing important environmental magnetic problems in a context that
is beneficial for European society.
Specifically, MAG-NET
will assess and exploit the potential of mineral magnetic methods for climate
and pollution issues. MAG-NET also
promotes training
of young researchers. |
Environmental
magnetism involves measurement of the magnetic properties of environmental
materials, including soils, sediments and dusts.
The sensitivity
of magnetic measurements enables detection of minute quantities of magnetic
material. These magnetic properties often provide highly sensitive indicators
of climate and environment.
Anthropogenic
pollution usually has a strong magnetic signature and magnetic techniques
have proven to be capable of discriminating between different sources of
pollution |