Discontinuities at or near the surface produce magnetic leakage field on the surface

Discontinuities at or near the surface produce magnetic leakage field on the surface :
Magnetic flux in a magnetized part pass through the body of the part. Discontinuities at or near the surface of the part disturb the normal flow of magnetic flux and leakage flux fields are produced on the surface above the discontinuities. These leakage fields attract  iron particles and are detected by applying iron powders.