Pearl‐type micropulsations associated with magnetic storm sudden commencements

Two years of continuous telluric current micropulsation records from College were scanned for evidence of a significant relationship between magnetic storm sudden commencements and pearl-type events that follow closely after the ssc's. Thirteen of 24 ssc's were followed by pearl events. Ten of these events occurred between 1200 and 2000 LMT, during which time there were 11 ssc's. Eight structured pearl events were found. The most prominent pearl events followed the ssc's that were preceded by very quiet magnetic field conditions.