Joseph Kirschvink

Joseph Kirschvink is a geophysicist known for his work in paleomagnetism, a field that studies Earth's magnetic field through geological records. He contributed significantly to understanding how the orientation of magnetic minerals in rocks can reveal historical shifts in Earth's magnetic poles. His research has helped explain phenomena like magnetic reversals and has implications for understanding Earth's geological history and plate tectonics. Kirschvink is also known for proposing the idea of biological magnetoreception, suggesting that some animals can sense Earth's magnetic field for navigation, further bridging geology and biology.