How does the Earths magnetic field shield us from harmful effects of the sun?
The Earth’s magnetic field does help to protect humanity from the effects of the solar wind, and the gusts in the wind that result when a solar flare triggers a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME). Even though the Earth’s magnetic field is weak in strength, it fills a vast volume of space, and the charged particles in the solar wind are deflected by the field. However, the magnetic field does not completely protect us from the effects of the sun. Some of the electrical particles in the solar wind leak through the field, primarily in the areas where the magnetic field enters the surface of the Earth. This occurs near the north and south geomagnetic poles, located in the vicinity of the geographic north and south poles. In these areas, the solar wind actually strikes the Earth’s atmosphere, causing the auroral displays. In addition, the force of the solar wind pushes the Earth’s magnetic field around. When there is a large flare, a strong gust in the wind can shake the magnetic field, and this c
