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  1. Earth's magnetic field - Wikipedia

    Earth's magnetic field, also known as the geomagnetic field, is the magnetic field that extends from Earth's interior out into space, where it interacts with the solar wind, a stream of charged particles …

  2. Geomagnetic field | Definition, Strength, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 5, 2025 · Geomagnetic field, magnetic field associated with Earth. It is primarily dipolar (i.e., it has two poles, the north and south magnetic poles) on Earth’s surface. Away from the surface the dipole …

  3. Introduction to Geomagnetism | U.S. Geological Survey

    The geomagnetic field is used to explore the dynamics of Earth’s interior and its surrounding space environment, and geomagnetic data are used for geophysical mapping, mineral exploration, risk …

  4. Introduction to Geomagnetism | Geomag

    The geomagnetic field protects the Earth's atmosphere against charged particles from the solar wind. Rapid and long-term changes in the field are monitored by low-orbiting satellites and a global …

  5. Earth's Magnetic Field: Origin, Structure, and Impact on Humanity

    Earth’s magnetic field, also known as the geomagnetic field, is a powerful, vital phenomenon that extends from the interior of the Earth into outer space, where it interacts with the solar wind, a stream …

  6. Geomagnetic Storms - NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

    A geomagnetic storm is a major disturbance of Earth's magnetosphere that occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy from the solar wind into the space environment surrounding Earth.

  7. Geomagnetism Program | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

    Jul 9, 2024 · Magnetic storms can generate electric fields in the Earth that can interfere with electric power transmission grids. Recently completed geophysical survey will help protect critical …

  8. Geomagnetics | Earth’s Magnetic Field, Magnetism, Magnetosphere ...

    Nov 11, 2025 · geomagnetics, branch of geophysics concerned with all aspects of the Earth’s magnetic field, including its origin, variation through time, and manifestations in the form of magnetic poles, the …

  9. Fundamentals of Geomagnetism - Geographic Book

    Aug 11, 2024 · Geomagnetism is a complex field of study within geomorphology that explores the Earth’s magnetic properties. This article delves into the fundamentals of geomagnetism, discussing …

  10. Geomagnetism - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Geomagnetism is the study of the magnetic field of the Earth. It originated in ancient China and Greece, where the properties of the natural magnet (lodestone) were recognized for the first time.