What Does TRM Stand For?
TRM stands for Thermoremanent Magnetization
TRM, or Thermoremnant Magnetization, refers to the permanent magnetization that occurs in materials, particularly in rocks, as they cool through their Curie temperature. This process enables the preservation of the Earth's magnetic field direction at the time of solidification, providing valuable information for geologists and paleomagnetists in studies of continental drift, tectonic movements, and the geological history of the planet. TRM is a key principle in understanding the magnetic properties of geological formations and their implications for Earth's magnetic field changes over time.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym