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Growing Weak Spot in Earth's Magnetic Field Detected by Satellites

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Growing Weak Spot in Earth's Magnetic Field Detected by Satellites
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Satellite data over 11 years reveal that the South Atlantic Anomaly, a weak spot in Earth's magnetic field, is expanding and weakening more rapidly since 2020, with regional variations indicating complex changes in Earth's magnetic dynamics, which could impact satellite operations and Earth's protection from cosmic radiation.

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  4. A massive weak spot in Earth's magnetic field is growing, scientists discover  Live Science
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