Magnetic dipole

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007082",
  "term": "Magnetic dipole",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A fundamental magnetic entity characterized by two poles of opposite polarity, analogous to an electric dipole. Earth's magnetic field can be approximated as a large magnetic dipole, with its poles near the geographic poles. This dipole creates the magnetosphere, which protects Earth from solar wind.",
  "see_also": [
    "dipole"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/magnetic-dipole/"
}