Local Attraction

Local attraction refers to disturbances in compass readings caused by magnetic influences from nearby objects such as metal fences, buried pipes, vehicles, buildings, power lines, or natural iron ore deposits. Small items like wristwatches, steel tools, or belt buckles can also interfere with the compass by creating local magnet...

Local attraction refers to disturbances in compass readings caused by magnetic influences from nearby objects like metal fences, buried pipes, vehicles, buildings, power lines, or natural iron ore deposits. 

Smaller items such as wristwatches, steel tools, or belt buckles can also inte...