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Gravitational field (earth)
Region or space around earth's mass which exerts a force that mutually attracts other masses in proportion to the product of the two masses and the distance between them.
This category is also used for gravity field, and gravity.
Subtopics:
Isostatic anomaly (24 items)
Free-air anomaly (10 items)
Bouguer anomaly (19 items)

Gravity anomaly maps (12 items)
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Isostatic residual gravity anomaly grid for the conterminous US [New Window]
Measurements of the gravitational field vary slightly from place to place due to the composition and structure of Earth's crust. This digital grid describes the isostatic residual gravity anomaly for the conterminous US.
Bouguer gravity anomaly grid for the conterminous US [New Window]
Measurements of the gravitational field vary slightly from place to place due to the composition and structure of Earth's crust. This digital grid describes the Bouguer gravity anomaly for the conterminous US.
PDF Introduction to potential fields: gravity [New Window]
Explanation of the Earth's gravitational field, emphasizing how USGS scientists measure gravity and portray these measurements on maps. Explains terminology of gravity anomaly maps and their relationship to the rock types and other geologic features.
Aeromagnetic and gravity data over the central Transantarctic Mountains (CTAM), Antarctica [New Window]
Gridded and tabular magnetic data and gravity station observations. Maps depicting the data are included in the report.
Aeromagnetic and gravity maps of the central Marysvale volcanic field, southwestern Utah [New Window]
Maps (no data) depicting aeromagnetic and Bouguer gravity anomaly in the study area. Report discusses rock sample density and magnetic properties, but data are buried in PDF tables.
Aeromagnetic and gravity surveys in Afghanistan [New Window]
Collection of historical gravity and aeromagnetic data in Afghanistan (1911 through 1967)
Aeromagnetic, gravity anomaly, and derivative maps of the Craig and Dixon Entrance 1°x3° quadrangles of southeastern Alaska [New Window]
A simplified geologic map, raw gravity and magnetic data, with derivative products including depth-to-source and rock densities, with limited interpretations of the underlying geology, structures, and mineral resources.
Airborne gravity survey and ground gravity in Afghanistan [New Window]
Data release and processing description of airborne and ground gravity data collected over Afghanistan
Arizona aeromagnetic and gravity maps and data [New Window]
Aeromagnetic surveys of Arizona, merged to form seamless grids across the state. Gravity anomaly data are provided as well.
Arkansas and Louisiana aeromagnetic and gravity maps and data [New Window]
Aeromagnetic surveys of Arkansas and Louisiana, merged to form seamless grids across the states. Gravity anomaly data are provided as well.
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