Open AccessHabitability and the Evolution of Life Under Our Magnetic Shield
Author(s) -
Manasvi Lingam
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
eos
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2020eo152464
Subject(s) - habitability , astrobiology , shield , geology , physics , astronomy , paleontology , planet
Earth’s global magnetic field likely dates back billions of years and is a barrier against cosmic radiation. What roles has it played in the planet’s biosphere?
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