The Teslian - Vol. I, No. 9 Page 5

Although possessing conducting properties, the earth does not normally behave as a conductor of finite dimensions with respect to disturbances produced on it, but much like a vast reservoir which, while disturbed locally, remains quiescent as a whole. Tesla discovered that the earth, notwithstanding vast dimensions, would react to electrical disturbances exactly as any dimensionally limited conductor.

He originated producing electrical waves in the earth by oscillating its static charge, to utilize the effect for many purposes. Immense dimensions of this planet and consequent enormous movement of energy required to energize it seemed impossible. But by using a resonant transformer, termed a magnifying transmitter because of its action and construction, desired effects were achieved. Discovery by Tesla of standing waves induced in the earth by lightning discharges, and design of apparatus duplicating this natural phenomena was an outstanding feat of engineering.

In 1911 Tesla addressed the New York section of the National Electric Light Association, showing slides of his Colorado experiments. One slide revealed the exterior of the experimental station with the magnifying transmitter operating at full power. Bolts of artificial lightning extended 100 feet from the one meter diameter copper ball atop the stations's 200-foot mast. The station glowed with fire!

Small wonder Colorado Springs residents were curious about Tesla's station on Nob Hill east of that city. Tesla conducted