Representation of paleomagnetic data in virtual globes: A case study from the Pyrenees

15 Virtual globes allow geo-referencing and visualisation of diverse geologic datasets. A 16 vertical axis paleomagnetic rotation study in the Southern Pyrenees, Spain, is used to 17 illustrate the potential of virtual globes for representing paleomagnetic data. A macro 18 enabled workbook that we call P2K, allows KML files to be generated from 19 conventional paleomagnetic datasets. Cones and arch models are used to represent the 20 paleomagnetic vector, and the rotation with regard to the local reference direction, 21 respectively. This visualization provides simultaneous representation of local magnetic 22 declination, inclination and precise confidence cones, shown in their geographic 23 position from diverse perspectives and scales. 24 25