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How big is the hole in Earth's magnetic field and how can it be harmful if a solar flare comes in 2011 or 2012?
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∙ 14y ago
There is no hole in Earth's magnetic field. Fluctuations in the magnetosphere occur regularly depending on the strength of the solar wind. Both the magnetosphere and the upper atmosphere block most of the proton flow from solar flares (as well as the ever-present "cosmic rays"). To cause a problem for living things on the planet, the atmosphere would have to be much thinner, and the Earth's magnetic field a small fraction of its current strength. The ISS space station is specially shielded as well (as any future Moon bases must be).
The idea that some "solar flare catastrophe" could result in the foreseeable future is mostly pseudoscience and fear-mongering by misguided individuals.
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What is earths magnetic field called?
It is Earths' "Magnetosphere".
What is the region of the earths magnetic field?
magnetosphere
Which location is earths magnetic field is the strongest?
The equator
What does the Earths magnetic field resemble?
That of bar magnet..
What is the Earth's magnetic field called?
The Magnetosphere
What effect does the earths magnetic field have on the intensity of cosmic rays striking the earths surface?
The earth's magnetosphere acts as a shield to deflect harmful energies away.
What is earths magnetic field called?
It is Earths' "Magnetosphere".
Is earths core a source of earths magnetic field?
Yes.
How are the Earths magnetic field made?
It is made by the movement of the earths core and magma field
Earth's magnetic field results from the spinning of the?
The earths magnetic field results from deep in the earths core. Magnetic conduction from within the earths core is believed to be the cause of this.
Why do scientists believe that the inner core is the source of earths magnetic field?
because it has the hydro electric power to control the earths magnetic field
How is earths magnetic field used by people and animals?
the earths magnetic signature is a negative polarity signature
Where does the earth's magnetic field get its power from?
earths magnetic field is generated by the circulation of liquid metal.
What is the region of the earths magnetic field?
magnetosphere
What is the magnetic field called?
It is Earths' "Magnetosphere".
What is another word for earths magnetic field?
= An effect of the magnetic field is "Van Allen radiation belt" =
Does the earths magnetic field cause the earth to tilt?
No. Earth's magnetic field does not affect its axis of rotation.
