A report of rock sampling for paleomagnetic investigations by participating in the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (1987)

Abstract

The author participated in voyage 6 of the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE) in the 1986/1987 season in order to collect rock samples for the study of paleomagnetism. A total of 501 samples were obtained from Heard Island, Larsemann Hills, Vestfold Hills, Scullin Monolith and Davis Station areas. The samples were collected mainly with an engine core drill and partially with a hammer. The directions of the samples were determined by the sun and the magnetic compasses. The author was impressed by the efficient field operations of ANARE using small helicopters and portable field huts called Apple Hut.