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Researchers challenge long-held theory on how Earth withstands extreme space weather

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Researchers challenge long-held theory on how Earth withstands extreme space weather
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Researchers from NASA and Lancaster University suggest that Earth's magnetic defense against space weather does not have a 'ceiling' as previously thought. The study indicates that previous observations of saturation were likely statistical errors caused by imprecise solar wind measurements.

According to The Brighter Side of News , scientists are challenging the concept of "geomagnetic saturation," the idea that Earth's magnetic defense eventually reaches a ceiling even as a geomagnetic storm continues to intensify.

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