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We turn now to a problem of internal geophysical fluid dynamics connected with the explanation of the geomagnetic field. In the present chapter we shall examine some basic facts concerning geomagnetism and outline the main approaches that have been used to model it. Many of the ideas are applicable to planetary magnetism generally, and also to the solar magnetic cycle.
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Ghil, M., Childress, S. (1987). Models of Geomagnetism: A Survey. In: Topics in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics: Atmospheric Dynamics, Dynamo Theory, and Climate Dynamics. Applied Mathematical Sciences, vol 60. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1052-8_7
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