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Geomagnetic meridian

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005920

A great circle on the Earth's surface that passes through the geomagnetic north and south poles. These lines are used as a coordinate system for studying phenomena related to the Earth's magnetic field, such as the aurora. They are distinct from geographic meridians, which pass through the rotational poles.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005920
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005920",
  "term": "Geomagnetic meridian",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A great circle on the Earth's surface that passes through the geomagnetic north and south poles. These lines are used as a coordinate system for studying phenomena related to the Earth's magnetic field, such as the aurora. They are distinct from geographic meridians, which pass through the rotational poles.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/geomagnetic-meridian/"
}

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