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Auroras and Earthquakes: Strange Companions

Release Date: JULY 6, 2020 In 1722 and 1723 a London clockmaker, George Graham, observed daily and consistent variations on one of his instruments, a “Needle upon the Pin” (a compass), for which he had no explanation. Swedish scientists obtained some of Graham’s instruments to record what is now known to be the variations in Earth’s magnetic field. In 1741, they noticed a significant deflection of...
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Auroras and Earthquakes: Strange Companions

Release Date: JULY 6, 2020 In 1722 and 1723 a London clockmaker, George Graham, observed daily and consistent variations on one of his instruments, a “Needle upon the Pin” (a compass), for which he had no explanation. Swedish scientists obtained some of Graham’s instruments to record what is now known to be the variations in Earth’s magnetic field. In 1741, they noticed a significant deflection of...
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August 25, 2018 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst 174 nT

Space Weather Events of August 25, 2018
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June 23, 2015 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst -195 nT

Space Weather Events of June 23, 2015
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March 17, 2015 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst -195 nT

Space Weather Events of March 17, 2015
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September 12, 2014 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst 0 nT

Space Weather Events of September 12, 2014
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February 19, 2014 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst -95 nT

Space Weather Events of February 19, 2014
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June 1, 2013 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst -120nT

Space Weather Events of June 1, 2013
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October 1, 2012 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst -119nT

Space Weather Events of October 1, 2012
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January 23, 2012 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst -66 nT

Space Weather Events of January 23, 2012
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September 26, 2011 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst -93 nT

Space Weather Events of September 26, 2011
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February 14, 2011 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst 30 nT

Space Weather Events of February 14, 2011
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April 5, 2010 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst 0 nT

Space Weather Events of April 5, 2010 and the Galaxy 15 satellite
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April 5, 2010 Magnetic Disturbance - Peak Dst 0 nT

Space Weather Events of April 5, 2010 and the Galaxy 15 satellite
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