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Exploring Geomagnetism and Space Weather

Exploring Geomagnetism and Space Weather

Learn what CEEE has to offer around Geomagnetism with resources about space weather, Earth’s magnetosphere, and the magnetic fields around you.

Earth’s magnetic field is constantly moving and changing, protecting Earth’s atmosphere from harmful solar winds. Magnetometer stations throughout the world are used to measure temporary changes in Earth’s magnetic field which can affect compasses and navigation systems. Your smartphone also contains a magnetometer which allows your phone to act like a compass but can also be used to measure magnetic fields. Using the CrowdMag app, you can explore the magnetic field around you, whether its affected by Earth’s magnetic field, iron-rich bedrock, or power lines nearby. 

Start your exploration into Geomagnetism with CEEE videos, classroom lessons, lab activities, and more. 

If you have any questions, please email ceee@colorado.edu.

View of Earth from space showing the planet’s curved horizon with the sun rising along the edge. A thin blue atmospheric layer is visible above Earth’s surface, which appears mostly dark. A small crescent moon is visible in the black background of space to the right.
Scientific illustration showing the Sun on the left emitting a stream of charged particles toward Earth on the right. The Sun is depicted as an orange sphere with visible solar activity. Curved field lines illustrate Earth’s magnetosphere surrounding the planet, with the solar wind interacting with the magnetic field. Earth appears as a small blue sphere within layered magnetic field lines against a black space background.
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