The rate of change of the horizontal magnetic field (dH/dt) for the three UK magnetic observatories is presented.

The plots shown are dH/dt in the X (North) component (top plot), and Y (East) component (bottom plot), in nT/min.

dH/dt rises and falls very rapidly during magnetic storms.

Activity is usually greater in the X (North) component - but not always.

Activity is typically enhanced the further north the observatory is (e.g. usually Lerwick > Eskdalemuir > Hartland).

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To select the data set you want to see, and the range of dates and/or times you want to see it over, click the Select Data button and enter the relevant information in the dialog.

For data sets that can be viewed at different dates and/or times, use the Previous and Next buttons to step backward and forward by the date/time range currently shown on the page. Use the Most Recent button to see the most recently available data. The Next and Most Recent buttons will be disabled when the most recent data is displayed. The Previous button will be disabled when the page is showing the earliest data available for the current data set.

Select Data dialog

Select the data set you want to see from the drop-down menu.

Where applicable, select the observatory (observatories) or region(s) from the drop-down menu.

Where applicable, enter two dates/times separated by '-' in the input box to specify the date/time you want to see. Alternatively, select a date/time range using the date picker.