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What notable effect did Alfvén's research explore in regards to Earth's magnetic field?

  • Effect of Magnetic Storms

  • Effect of Temperature

  • Effect of Lunar Pull

  • Effect of Atmospheric Changes

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Alfvén's research explored the effect of magnetic storms on Earth's magnetic field. Magnetic storms are caused by disturbances in the solar wind, a stream of charged particles that flows from the sun. When the solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetic field, it can cause the field to be distorted and weakened. This can lead to a number of problems, such as power outages and disruptions to telecommunications.
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