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Magnetic North - definition(s)

magnetic north - [geography] The direction from a point on the earth's surface following a great circle toward the magnetic north pole, indicated by the north-seeking end of a compass.

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Source: esri, 03 June 2012 08:10:19, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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