ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA & STRUCTURES A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site magnetopause The boundary between a planet’s magnetosphere and the magnetic field of the solar wind. It forms at a distance where the solar wind dynamic pressure equals the magnetic pressure of the planet’s field. In the case of Earth, this is typically 8 to 11 Earth radii upwind, depending on solar wind conditions. Related entries    • magnetosheath    • magnetotail    • heliopause Related category    • ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA AND STRUCTURES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP