What is the Earth's magnetic field strength and how is it measured?

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What is the Earth's magnetic field strength and how is it measured?

The Earth's magnetic field strength is approximately 25 to 65 microteslas (μT) at the Earth's surface. It is measured using a device called a magnetometer, which can detect and measure the strength and direction of magnetic fields.