The updated version of the World Magnetic Model was released on Dec. 17, with a new prediction of how the magnetic north pole will shift over the next five years. Here's why it was changed.

A Magnetic Shift. Magnetic north is not fixed like its geographic counterpart, the North Pole. Instead, it meanders, driven by the roiling motion of molten metals in Earth’s outer core.

British scientists have recently revealed that Earth's magnetic north pole is drifting towards Russia at an accelerated speed and is now closer to Siberia than it was five years ago.

The magnetic north pole’s movement, which has suddenly accelerated toward Siberia this century, raises questions about what’s driving the unusual shift and why its motion matters.

The North Pole, which earlier shifted roughly at “15 km per year,” has accelerated since the 1990s, reaching about “55 km per year” towards Siberia. Saturday, Jun 21, 2025.

Magnetic north has shifted away from Canada and towards Siberia, a trend that has been ongoing for the last 20 years. The magnetic pole seems to be decelerating.

British scientists said the magnetic North Pole was moving rapidly toward Russia. Here's what that means. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the USA TODAY app ...

But scientists say that the geographical North Pole is on the move and could shift nearly 90 feet (27 metres) by 2100. As the polar ice sheets melt faster in the warming climate, ...

Why the North Pole Shift Matters. Earth's magnetic field, generated by the movement of molten iron in its outer core, serves as a shield against solar winds and cosmic radiation.

Since the early 1800s, the magnetic North Pole has gradually shifted closer to Russia, yet recent changes are puzzling scientists worldwide. The World Magnetic Model recently revealed that the ...