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The Magnetic North Pole Has Shifted Again. Here’s Why It Matters
But what happens when that point moves — and accelerates? This week ... Since then, the magnetic north pole has trekked over 2,200 kilometers (about 1,400 miles), with its pace quickening ...
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Earth's magnetic North Pole is shifting toward Russia
The planet's magnetic North Pole, where compasses point, has been unexpectedly moving toward Russia. While shifting is not a rare occurrence, the pole is moving both faster and differently than it ...
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Earth’s north magnetic pole is on the move again
Check your compass again — Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving toward Siberia. Since at least the early 19th century, Earth’s north magnetic pole has been situated in the Canadian Arctic ...
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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 toward Russia, raising concerns about the stability of Earth's magnetic field, according to studies. The pole’s movement surged from 15 km per ...
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WATCH — The science behind the northern lights
Like bar magnets, Earth has a north magnetic pole and a south magnetic pole. The lines of Earth’s magnetic field point from one pole to the other. When the solar wind approaches Earth ...