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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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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San Diego :
Harcourt/Academic Press,
©2001.
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| Colección: | Complementary science series.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | 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. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xxi, 151 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-141) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780080504902 0080504906 9780121581640 0121581640 |