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Aeromagnetic equipment, White Island

Aeromagnetic equipment, White Island

During a survey of White Island, aeromagnetic equipment (foreground) was slung beneath the helicopter to take readings as the helicopter flew low over the island.

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Photograph by Tony Hurst

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Tony Hurst. 'Magnetic field', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/magnetic-field/2/3