magnetic bay

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Term: magnetic bay
Definition:

A relatively smooth excursion of the H (horizontal) component (see geomagnetic elements) of the geomagnetic field away from and returning to quiet levels. Bays are ”positive” if H increases and ”negative” if H decreases.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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