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A review of progress in modelling of induced geoelectric and geomagnetic fields with special regard to induced currents

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The Earth’s lithosphere and mantle respond to Space Weather through time-varying, depth-dependent induced magnetic and electric fields. Understanding the properties of these electromagnetic fields is a key consideration in modelling the hazard to technological systems from Space Weather. In this paper we review current understanding of these fields, in terms of regional and global-scale geology and geophysics. We highlight progress towards integrated European-scale models of geomagnetic and geoelectric fields, specifically for the purposes of modelling geomagnetically induced currents in power grids and pipelines.

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  1. British Geological Survey, Murchsion House, Edinburgh, Great Britain, UK

    Alan W.P. Thomson & Allan J. McKay

  2. Finnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki, Finland

    Ari Viljanen

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Thomson, A.W., McKay, A.J. & Viljanen, A. A review of progress in modelling of induced geoelectric and geomagnetic fields with special regard to induced currents. Acta Geophys. 57, 209–219 (2009). https://doi.org/10.2478/s11600-008-0061-7

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