Earth’s Magnetic Poles Not Likely To Flip In The Near Future - Forbes

A weakening geomagnetic field has led to speculations that Earth's magnetic poles could flip, but a new study suggests that such anomalies aren't unique or linked to an imminent reversal.

Illustration showing the interaction of the solar wind (red) with Earth's magnetic field (blue, not ... [+] to scale). getty The Earth's magnetic field acts as an invisible shield against the life-… [+2949 chars]

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