Magnetic observatory in South Georgia to track the “South Atlantic Anomaly”

Thursday, February 24th 2011 - 06:45 UTC

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A magnetic observatory is being re-established on South Georgia to provide vital data on the 'South Atlantic Anomaly' as scientists monitor a possible reversal of the earth's magnetic field. This field, generated deep within the planet, shields against particle radiation from space. Read full article

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Redhoyt
I thought the only anomaly in the south Atlantic was Argentina !
Feb 24th, 2011 - 07:11 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Typhoon
No. It's spreading. Uruguay, Brazil, Venezuela. All the fascists and terrorists.
Feb 24th, 2011 - 01:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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