Magnetic “Switchback” Detected near Earth for First Time

Until recently, this type of zigzag shape—formed by energetic rearrangement of magnetic field lines—had been seen only near the Sun.

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Eos
Published
2025-10-08
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2025eo250374
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Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
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Magnetic “Switchback” Detected near Earth for First Time

Sarah Stanley
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Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
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Magnetic “Switchback” Detected near Earth for First Time

Sarah Stanley
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Abstract

Until recently, this type of zigzag shape—formed by energetic rearrangement of magnetic field lines—had been seen only near the Sun.

EosVol. 106
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Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
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