Skip to content
EarthHow Logo
  • About
  • TopicsExpand
    • Atmosphere
    • Career
    • Geology
    • Life Science
    • Outer Space
    • Water Science
Guides
EarthHow Logo

Magnetosphere

A Guide to the Magnetosphere
Atmosphere | Magnetosphere

A Guide to the Magnetosphere

Earth’s magnetic field gives us a layer out in space called the magnetosphere. If you want to learn everything about magnetosphere, this is the complete guide.

Read MoreContinue

What is Magnetic Reconnection in the Magnetosphere?
Atmosphere | Magnetosphere

What is Magnetic Reconnection in the Magnetosphere?

Charged particles or plasma makes up about 99% of the universe. Magnetic reconnection involves how this plasma interacts with magnetic fields (like Earth’s)

Read MoreContinue

Aurora Borealis Facts: How the Northern Lights Work
Atmosphere | Magnetosphere

Aurora Borealis Facts: How the Northern Lights Work

During magnetic storms, trapped plasma flashes lights that are observable around the globe. This disturbance in the magnetosphere is the Aurora Borealis.

Read MoreContinue

A Beginner’s Guide to Earth Magnetic Field
Atmosphere | Magnetosphere

A Beginner’s Guide to Earth Magnetic Field

The magnetic field gives us a layer out in space called the magnetosphere. Without it, Earth would be exposed to solar and cosmic radiation.

Read MoreContinue

Earth’s Geomagnetic Reversal: Flipping Polarity
Atmosphere | Magnetosphere

Earth’s Geomagnetic Reversal: Flipping Polarity

The Earth is a big magnet. This is why compasses point to the magnetic north. But north didn’t always point northward because of magnetic pole reversals.

Read MoreContinue

  • About
  • Articles
  • Contact
  • How To Cite
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2021 Earth How

css.php
  • Geology
  • Outer Space
  • Atmosphere
  • Life Science
  • Career
  • Water Science
Search