2007-03-21 04:36:35 · 6 answers · asked by milliepoo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
It's between about 10 and 15 degrees EAST (not west!) depending on your location.
2007-03-21 09:41:54 · answer #1 · answered by Keith P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many ways to find out the magnetic declination in the Rocky Mountains:
1) Consult a map. You'll find it among the data
2) Go to the National Geophysical Data Center's section on declination (http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/geomag/declination.shtml) and input The Rockies' coordinates.
According to the second method, the magnetic declination in Mt. Elbert is 9° 53' to the east and shifts to the west by 0° 7' every year.
2007-03-21 11:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by Revue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somewhere between 13 degrees to 16 degrees west magnetic declination. this depends on exactly in the Rockies you are. The further North, the more declination. the further south, the less declination.
See the link below for info. Cheers!
2007-03-21 11:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by krodgibami 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the Rockies are a long chain N to S, you need to be more specific about your latitude. If you find a topo map for your area, the local declination is usually on that.
Go to www.topozone.com , then to "view maps"..you can choose the state, then county or place and it will show you the map and also the declination.
2007-03-21 11:44:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unaffected
2007-03-24 00:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by Mike B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will not change
2007-03-22 23:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋