Geomagnetism with Sarah Reay
Sarah Reay discusses why we study the Earth's magnetic field, the best location for a geomagnetic observatory, and tips for spotting the Aurora Borealis.
10/02/2021 By BGS Press
This month, we caught up with Sarah Reay from our Geomagnetism team to discuss why we study the Earth’s magnetic field, the best location for a geomagnetic observatory, and some tips for spotting the elusive aurora borealis.
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