The magnetic field that surrounds the Earth is rarely quiet. An explanation for the explosive nature of magnetic storms is gathering support from satellite data.
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Drake, J. Magnetic explosions in space. Nature 410, 525–526 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/35069160
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