geodynamo

Noun

Meaning

geodynamo (plural geodynamos)

the mechanism responsible for the generation of the Earth's magnetic field caused by convection and conduction currents in the fluid core

Examples

As a result, no internal geodynamo is available to drive a magnetic field. Source: Internet

It originates in the fluid motions of the Earth's outer core (see geodynamo ). Source: Internet

The outer core is liquid, and the motion of this highly conductive fluid generates the Earth's field (see geodynamo ). Source: Internet

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