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Wave-like flow at the surface of the Earth's outer core and background magnetic field lines.

Tiny magnetic waves have been discovered in Earth’s core

21 March 2022

Fluctuations in Earth’s magnetic field that repeat every seven years can be used to probe the inner workings of our planet

Mysterious lights in the sky seen after Mexico’s huge earthquake

Mysterious lights in the sky seen after Mexico’s huge earthquake

13 September 2017

Magnitude isn’t the only demonstration of an earthquake’s power. For centuries, mysterious lights have popped up in the wake of strong quakes

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