Sun Often 'Tears Out A Wall' In Earth's Solar Storm Shield
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 16:14
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- Earth's magnetic field, which shields our planet from particles streaming outward from the Sun, often develops two holes that allow the largest leaks, according to researchers sponsored by NASA and the National Science Foundation.
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