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science1 month ago•4 min saved

Earth's Ancient Magnetic Flip Reimagined as Haunting Audio

Scientists used ESA’s Swarm satellite data to turn the 41,000-year-old Laschamps magnetic reversal into an eerie audio track, illustrating a dramatic field flip when the magnetosphere weakened by roughly 5–25% of its current strength over about 250 years and remained abnormally oriented for around 440 years. The event increased cosmic-ray exposure, leaving isotopic fingerprints like higher beryllium-10 and potentially impacting climate and megafauna; ongoing Swarm measurements aim to better predict future geomagnetic fluctuations.

via ScienceAlert|

#cosmic-rays #geomagnetism #laschamps-event

science3 months ago•6 min saved

Ancient Magnetic Field Flips Reshaped Earth's History

Scientists studied ancient rocks in Morocco to uncover a period around 565 million years ago when Earth's magnetic field was highly unstable and rapidly changing, which may have influenced the emergence of life and provides insights into the planet's magnetic behavior over deep time.

via The Brighter Side of News|

#earths-magnetic-field #ediacaran-period #magnetic-reversal

science5 months ago•3 min saved

Earth's Magnetic Flip Produces Eerie Sounds

Scientists have created an eerie audio representation of Earth's magnetic field reversal that occurred about 41,000 years ago, using data from ESA's Swarm satellite and natural sound analogies, highlighting the dynamic and sometimes unstable nature of our planet's magnetic poles and their potential impacts.

via ScienceAlert|

#earths-magnetic-field #esa-swarm-satellite #geomagnetic-noise

science7 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Reveal Eerie Sound of Earth's Magnetic Field Flipping from 780,000 Years Ago

Researchers sonified an ancient magnetic pole reversal from 780,000 years ago, creating an eerie auditory representation of Earth's magnetic upheaval during the Matuyama-Brunhes event, which likely impacted early life and marked the start of the Middle Pleistocene.

via ScienceAlert|

#earths-magnetic-field #geoscience #magnetic-reversal

science9 months ago•3 min saved

Earth's Magnetic Flip Produces Unforgettable Horror Sound

Earth's magnetic field flipped roughly 41,000 years ago during the Laschamps event, which is now recreated through a unique sound compilation based on satellite data, revealing the epic upheaval and its potential impacts on climate and life.

via sciencealert.com|

#cosmic-rays #earths-magnetic-field #esa-swarm-satellite

science9 months ago•3 min saved

Earth's Magnetic Flip Produces Unforgettable Horror Sound

Earth's magnetic field flipped roughly 41,000 years ago during the Laschamps event, a dramatic reversal that weakened the field and allowed increased cosmic rays to reach Earth, potentially impacting climate and life. Recent satellite data and natural noise interpretations recreate the sounds of this upheaval, highlighting the importance of understanding geomagnetic reversals for future space climate predictions.

via Yahoo|

#earths-magnetic-field #esa-swarm-satellite #geomagnetic-fluctuations

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Sun's Magnetic Pole Flip: Earth's Electrifying Roller Coaster Ride"

The sun is about to undergo a magnetic pole reversal as part of its 11-year solar cycle, with the North Pole switching places with the South Pole. This phenomenon, while mysterious in its ultimate causes, is not a cause for concern as it won't lead to solar storms or problems on Earth. In fact, the reversal is expected to have a beneficial effect by providing a better barrier against galactic cosmic rays, which can damage satellites and harm astronauts. Earth's magnetic poles also undergo flip-flopping, but on a much longer time cycle of around every 300,000 years.

via MLive.com|

#magnetic-poles #magnetic-reversal #science-and-technology