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Declinación Magnética

Definición

La declinación magnética es el ángulo entre el norte verdadero (geográfico) y el norte magnético en un lugar determinado, expresado en grados al este o al oeste.

Explicación

Earth's magnetic north pole does not coincide with its geographic north pole, causing compasses to deviate from true north by an amount that varies by location and changes over time. In 2024, magnetic declination in London is approximately 0°, while in Los Angeles it is about −11° (west). Hikers, pilots, and surveyors must apply this correction to convert compass readings into accurate true bearings.

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