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magnetic storm
A worldwide disturbance of the Earth's magnetic field, commonly with amplitude of 50 to 200 gammas. It generally lasts several days, and is thought to be caused by charged particles ejected by solar flares. Magnetic prospecting usually has to be suspended during such periods.
- Kalbos dalis: noun
- Pramonės šaka / sritis: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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