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2 results on '"*GEOPHYSICS research"'

1. Mystery at the Center of the Earth.

Author

Sumner, Thomas

Subjects
*EARTH'S core, *GEOMAGNETISM, *INTERNAL structure of the Earth, *EARTH temperature, *GEOPHYSICS research
Abstract

The article looks at research on the geophysical history of the Earth, focusing on the changes in its magnetic field. It discusses a simulation experiment carried out by geophysicists Ronald Cohen and Peng Zhang on the conditions in the Earth's core. Topics include estimates of thermal conductivity and radioactive decay.

Published
2015
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2. Earth-based ions in Van Allen belts.

Subjects
VAN Allen radiation belts, GEOPHYSICS research, GEOMAGNETISM
Abstract

Reports that Van Allen belts of trapped radiation around the earth, include a substantial contribution from earth's own atmosphere along with the charge particles from the solar wind. Source of the findings regarding composition of Van Allen belts; Ions detected along the earth's magnetic field lines; Significance of the discovery on Van Allen belts composition.

Published
1977

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