Story: Magnetic field

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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by Tony Hurst

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Tony Hurst, Magnetic field – Magnetic measurements in New Zealand, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/9222/aeromagnetic-equipment-white-island (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Tony Hurst, published 2 March 2009.