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What is responsible for Earth's magnetic field ?
What is responsible for Earth's magnetic field ?
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The outer core is responsible for Earth’s magnetic field. On Earth, flowing of liquid metal in the outer core of the planet generates electric currents. The rotation of Earth on its axis causes these electric currents to form a magnetic field which extends around the planet.