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science8 days ago•4 min saved

Ancient Geomagnetic Reversals Were Longer and Messier Than Thought

A Newfoundland sediment core reveals two magnetic polarity reversals around 40 million years ago lasting about 18,000 and 70,000 years, far longer and more variable than the commonly cited ~10,000-year reversals. The findings suggest reversals are chaotic and driven by the Earth's geodynamo in the outer core, implying future reversals could last tens of thousands of years and may increase exposure to cosmic radiation with potential climate and biological impacts.

via ScienceAlert|

#brunhes-matuyama #earths-core #geodynamo

science8 months ago•4 min saved

The Ancient Sound of Earth's Magnetic Pole Reversals

Scientists have transformed data from Earth's past magnetic field collapse 41,000 years ago into an immersive sound installation, revealing the planet's vulnerability during geomagnetic reversals and emphasizing the importance of monitoring Earth's magnetic health to understand potential future impacts.

via Earth.com|

#climate-impact #data-sonification #earths-magnetic-field

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Earth’s Magnetic Flip: The Ancient Event That Changed Humanity

Approximately 41,000 years ago, Earth experienced a significant geomagnetic event called the Laschamps excursion, which weakened the planet's magnetic field for about 2,000 years, increasing radiation exposure and potentially influencing human evolution, with modern scientists recreating the event's sounds to better understand its impact and relevance today.

via Indian Defence Review|

#earths-magnetic-field #geomagnetic-reversal #human-evolution

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Impending Flip: Earth's Magnetic Poles Long Overdue to Reverse

Earth's magnetic poles are weakening, and if the geomagnetic field decays enough, the poles could flip, with North becoming South and South becoming North. While the last pole flip occurred around 780,100 years ago, the events have been shorter in recent history. The cause of this phenomenon is still unclear, but it is believed to be related to turbulence in the Earth's molten iron core. While a pole flip may not pose a significant threat to life on Earth, it could have implications for modern-day technology, as our magnetic field protects us from charged particles during solar storms. The damages from a powerful geomagnetic storm could be significant, potentially costing trillions of dollars. During a full geomagnetic reversal, compasses would point South, and there would be a chaotic period where multiple poles might form, causing confusion for navigation. The flip doesn't happen overnight and can last thousands of years.

via IFLScience|

#earths-magnetic-poles #geomagnetic-reversal #magnetic-field