Earth magnetism : a guided tour through magnetic fields /

An introductory guide to global magnetic field properties, Earth Magnetism addresses, in non-technical prose, many of the frequently asked questions about Earth's magnetic field. Magnetism surrounds and penetrates our Earth in ways basic science courses can rarely address. It affects navigation...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Campbell, Wallace H. (Wallace Hall), 1926-
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego : Harcourt/Academic Press, ©2001.
Series:Complementary science series.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:An introductory guide to global magnetic field properties, Earth Magnetism addresses, in non-technical prose, many of the frequently asked questions about Earth's magnetic field. Magnetism surrounds and penetrates our Earth in ways basic science courses can rarely address. It affects navigation, communication, and even the growth of crystals. As we observe and experience an 11-year solar maximum, we may witness spectacular satellite-destroying solar storms as they interact with our magnetic field. Written by an acknowledged expert in the field, this book will enrich courses in earth science, a.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 151 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-141) and index.
ISBN:9780080504902
0080504906
9780121581640
0121581640