What is Paleomagnetism and Geomagnetism? Complete Notes for UPSC with Wegener's Theory & Evidence Paleomagnetism and Geomagnetism Paleomagnetism and Geomagnetism deal with the study of Earth's magnetic field and the presence of magnetic direction and dip in the fossilized rocks (solid rock) because both the direction and the dip give an idea of magnetic properties of the earth as well as the drifting of the continents. Magnetic Direction in Rocks The direction of metallic minerals in the rocks reveals the direction of the magnetic field whenever the rocks were formed. Since the magnetic field keeps on shifting and the south pole of the rocks gets attracted towards the geographical North Pole , we can understand the shifting of the continents . Magnetic Dip and Intensity The dip or angle tells about the strength or the intensity of the magnetic field. Since the intensity is greatest at the poles, t...