Geomagnetism

/ˌdʒiːoʊˈmæɡnətɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The study of Earth's magnetic field, including its origin, strength, variations, and interactions with solar radiation.

Etymology

From geo- (Greek 'earth') + magnetism (from medieval Latin magnetismus, from magnesia). This compound term became standard in scientific English in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Earth's liquid iron outer core acts like a giant dynamo, spinning and churning to create a magnetic shield that protects us from deadly solar wind—without it, life as we know it wouldn't exist!

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