SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 25, 2026Science Daily

A giant weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field is now half the size of Europe

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Earth's magnetic field has developed a Europe-sized weak spot over the South Atlantic since 2014, exposing satellites to dangerous radiation and causing potential malfunctions.

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