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THE, precise constitution of the earth's magnetic field at any one time, and the causes of the constituent fields, are problems of fascinating interest, the solution of which appears destined' to reveal hitherto unknown properties of matter. A most intimate knowledge of the earth's magnetic and electric phenomena, as well as a thorough acquaintance with all the latest developments of theoretical physics, seems requisite to success in the proper interpretation of the mysteries presented. Whatever theory is advanced, either for the earth's magnetic or its electric field, a hypothesis must be introduced somewhere implying new properties of matter, or changes in the classical laws of electro-dynamics, or physical conditions below or above the earth's surface, of which we have no knowledge at present. This being so, it behoves us to keep an open mind with regard to any new magnetic or electric phenomena which may come to light.
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BAUER, L. The Earth's Magnetic Field for 1922. Nature 112, 295–298 (1923). https://doi.org/10.1038/112295a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/112295a0