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Record 1 2012-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
DEF

A current flowing through the ground and due to natural causes, such as the Earth's magnetic field or auroral activity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
DEF

Courant électrique naturel qui circule à la surface du sol ou à faible profondeur, en suivant de larges bandes, et dont l'existence est liée au magnétisme terrestre.

OBS

On l'utilise en géophysique pour le calcul de la résistivité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geofísica
DEF

Corriente eléctrica de superficie ligada al magnetismo terrestre.

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