This happens in the earth's core.
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Convection occurs in the Earth's outer core, where the movement of molten iron and nickel creates electric currents. These electric currents generate the Earth's magnetic field through a process known as the geodynamo.
When convection occurs in Earth's outer core, it generates electric currents due to the movement of the molten iron and nickel. These electric currents create a magnetic field around the planet, known as the Earth's magnetic field. This magnetic field plays a crucial role in protecting Earth from solar winds and cosmic rays.
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One result of convection currents in Earth's outer core is the generation of Earth's magnetic field. As the hot, molten iron in the outer core moves in a circular motion due to convection currents, it creates a dynamo effect that generates the magnetic field.
Earth's magnetic field is primarily generated in the outer core layer of the planet. It is believed that the convection of molten iron and nickel within this layer, combined with the Earth's rotation, creates a dynamo effect that generates the magnetic field.
It is Earths' "Magnetosphere".