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Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics Volume 33, 1985 - Issue 1-4
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On the coupling of fluid dynamics and electromagnetism at the top of the earth's core

Edward R. Benton Department of Astrophysical, Planetary & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A.
Pages 315-330 | Received 06 Apr 1985, Published online: 01 Dec 2006

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