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In geomagnetic field: The ring current
Farther out, at 4 R_e and beyond, is the next major source of magnetic field, the ring current. At this distance almost all atmospheric particles are fully ionized and, hence, subject to the effects of electric and magnetic fields. Furthermore, the density of…
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In geomagnetic field: Magnetic storms—growth of the ring current
The ring current is produced by the drift around Earth of charged particles of the outer Van Allen radiation belt. During quiet conditions the effect of this current at Earth’s surface is negligible (about 20 nanoteslas). Once or twice a month there occurs…
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