Geomagnetism
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Geomagnetism
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1. The magnetic
phenomena, collectively considered, exhibited by the earth and its atmosphere
and by extension the magnetic phenomena in interplanetary space.
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2. The study of the magnetic
field of the earth. Also called terrestrial magnetism.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use