Aclinic line

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003234",
  "term": "Aclinic line",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An imaginary line on the Earth's surface connecting points where the magnetic dip or inclination is zero. Along this line, a freely suspended magnetic needle will rest horizontally, indicating no vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field. This line roughly corresponds to the magnetic equator.",
  "synonyms": [
    "dip equator",
    "magnetic equator"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "agonic line",
    "geomagnetic equator"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/aclinic-line/"
}