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  1. South Atlantic Anomaly

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    Field Line Reconnection Anomalies
    The reduced magnetic field strength in the SAA leads to a phenomenon where the magnetopause\—the boundary between the Earth's magnetic field and the solar wind\—is significantly closer to the planet. During periods of high solar activity, this proximity can induce localized magnetic reconnection events within …