Tag: earth's magnetic field

Thursday, February 24th 2011 - 06:45 UTC
Magnetic observatory in South Georgia to track the “South Atlantic Anomaly”

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.

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