From aps.org
How Earth’s Magnetic Field Influences Flows in the Planet’s Core
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A “Little Earth Experiment” inside a giant magnet sheds light on so-far-unexplained flow patterns in Earth’s interior.
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From nature.com
Gyres, jets and waves in the Earth’s core - Nature Reviews Earth & Environment
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Gyres, jets and waves are thought to have an important role in Earth’s core dynamics. This Review explores these core processes, based on satellite observations and numerical simulations, and discusses the implications for deep-Earth coupling and forecasting geomagnetic field changes.
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