| Term: | Magnetosphere |
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The magnetosphere is a bubble of magnetic fields that surrounds Earth, created by the natural magnetism of the planet. The magnetosphere protects humans on Earth from incoming energy from the sun, however it does change shape and size in response to such space weather, and these fluctuations can degrade communication signals and cause unexpected electrical surges in power grids. |
| Term: | Magnetosphere |
| Definition: |
The region of space above the atmosphere orsurface of the planet, and bounded by the magnetopause, that is under thedirect influence of the planet's magnetic field. |
| Term: | Magnetosphere |
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