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Earth's magnetic field is changing, but scientists don't understand why

Earth's magnetic field is changing, but scientists don't understand why

Scientists have observed a significant expansion of the South Atlantic Anomaly.

The South Atlantic Anomaly stretches from South America to Africa. The magnetic field in this area is weak, so satellites and spacecraft in space are exposed to more radiation, which can damage electronic equipment.

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