The solar wind refers to the flow of plasma from the Sun's outermost atmosphere, the corona, into interplanetary space. Plasma is a state in which gas is heated to extremely high temperatures, causing it to separate into electrons and positively charged ions. These particles can extend into interplanetary space at speeds close to 700 kilometers per second.
Without the magnetic field, all life on Earth would suffer radiation exposure, making survival impossible. However, the plasma emitted by the solar wind does not have a significant impact on Earth's living organisms. This is because Earth's magnetic field prevents the plasma particles from directly hitting the planet.
The Earth is like a giant magnet, generating its own magnetic field. It is believed that the flow of magnetized fluid composed of iron and nickel in the Earth's outer core creates this magnetic field. Earth's magnetic field is a gigantic shield that protects all life on the planet!
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