Solar Jets Cause Standing Waves in Earth's Magnetic Field
Mar 19, 2019•4 min
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Episode description
When jets of charged particles from the sun hit our magnetosphere, some of the ensuing ripples travel toward the northern and southern poles and get reflected back. The resulting interference allows standing waves to form, like on a drumhead.
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