As the solar wind travels through space, it eventually encounters earth`s magnetic field. Movement of the charged particles that make up the
solar wind is influenced by this field. The interactions of earth`s magnetic field and the solar wind forms the magnetosphere. The magnetosphere
is dynamic, and highly influenced by variations in solar outflow. Protons and electrons in the solar wind bombard this sphere, constantly causing
it to change its shape. This results in a barrier that protects the surface of the earth from the solar wind.
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