METHODS article
Front. Earth Sci.
Sec. Geoscience and Society
This article is part of the Research TopicBridging Geoscience and Society: Enhancing Community Awareness and InvolvementView all articles
An audiovisual representation of a geomagnetic excursion for public engagement
Provisionally accepted
- 1GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum fur Geoforschung, Potsdam, Germany
- 2Danmarks Tekniske Universitet Institut for Rumforskning og Rumteknologi, Lyngby, Denmark
- 3EJR-Quartz for ESA - European Space Agency, Leiden, Netherlands
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This methodological communication paper details the creation and public reception of an audiovisual representation of the last geomagnetic excursion. Utilizing a global model of the Earth's magnetic field, we developed a visualization and sonification designed to engage a broad audience with this extreme event in Earth's history. The work reached over one million people online and sparked positive engagement, demonstrating the power of artistic interpretation in communicating complex scientific concepts. This project highlights the potential of innovative media formats for public outreach and science communication in the Earth sciences.
Keywords: Geomagnetism, outreach, Science Communication, Social Media, Sonification, visualization
Received: 17 Oct 2025; Accepted: 15 Dec 2025.
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* Correspondence: Maximilian Arthus Schanner
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