magnetosphere

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001616",
  "term": "magnetosphere",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In solar-terrestrial terms, the magnetic cavity surrounding the earth, carved out of the\npassing solar wind by virtue of the geomagnetic field, which prevents, or at least impedes, the direct entry of the solar wind\nplasma into the cavity",
  "see_also": [
    "atmospheric shell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/magnetosphere/"
}