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Earth's magnetic poles may be about to flip, affecting climate
Original: Earth's magnetic poles may be about to flip again. Here's how it could affect our climate
New coverage warns that Earth's magnetic poles could be heading toward another reversal, an event where the planet's north and south magnetic poles swap places. Reports focus on what such a flip could mean for climate, navigation systems, satellite operations and the shielding that protects Earth from solar radiation, though scientists note reversals happen gradually over thousands of years.
Why now: Renewed media attention on geomagnetic pole reversal and its potential climate effects is driving discussion.
Evidence
- Earth's magnetic poles may be about to flip again. Here's how it could affect our climate · BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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