local magnetic disturbance
local magnetic disturbance
[′lō·kəl mag′ned·ik di′stər·bəns] (geophysics)
An anomaly of the magnetic field of the earth, extending over a relatively small area, due to local magnetic influences. Also known as local attraction.
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