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Earth’s magnetic north pole is on the move, and scientists just updated its position
Unlike the geographic North Pole, which marks ... To preserve the accuracy of GPS measurements, every five years researchers revise the WMM, resetting the official position of magnetic north ...
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Earth's magnetic North Pole is shifting toward Russia
The planet's magnetic North Pole, where compasses point ... through Arctic waters," in addition to playing a role in GPS systems. The unusual push toward Russia "isn't just an intriguing natural ...
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'55 km a year': Earth’s North Pole is racing towards Russia. Here's why this is problematic
The magnetic North Pole is moving unexpectedly fast ... critical for navigation in smartphones, submarines, and GPS, depends on pole stability. The current shift threatens its accuracy, impacting ...