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magnetic merging
(redirected from Magnetic reconnection)

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magnetic merging [mag′ned·ik ′mər·jiŋ]


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The cause is magnetic reconnection, a common process that occurs throughout the universe when stressed magnetic field lines suddenly snap to a new shape.
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Substorms are triggered by magnetic reconnection, a common process that occurs throughout the universe when stressed magnetic field lines suddenly snap to a new shape, like an overstretched rubber band.
Magnetic energy blasts make Northern Lights 'dance': NASA by AFP / AFP American Edition
Substorms are triggered by magnetic reconnection, a common process that occurs throughout the universe when stressed magnetic field lines suddenly snap to a new shape, like an overstretched rubber band.
Magnetic energy blasts make Northern Lights 'dance': NASA by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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