Climate Compass on MSN

Why Earth's core changes may be affecting the planet's magnetic field

Deep beneath our feet, something extraordinary is happening. Scientists have discovered that changes in Earth's core are ...
AOL

Something strange is happening to Earth’s magnetic field and it could spell doom for satellites, scientists warn

A growing weak spot in the magnetic field surrounding the Earth could lead to satellite malfunction and even cause them to undergo full blackouts, scientists warned in a new study. It is generated by ...

A Mysterious Weak Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Has Grown Nearly Half the Size of Europe

Long-term satellite measurements show that Earth’s magnetic field is changing faster and more unevenly than expected, driven ...
TwistedSifter on MSN

New data from ESA’s Swarm satellites show changes in the Earth’s magnetic field

The post New Data From ESA’s Swarm Satellites Show Changes In The Earth’s Magnetic Field first on TwistedSifter. Since 2013, ...
AOL

Earth’s Magnetic 'Weak Spot': What’s Really Going On, And Should We Worry?

You may have seen headlines or social media posts talking about a weakening of Earth’s magnetic field, specifically over the South Atlantic. It sounds dramatic, and a little scary. Is Earth losing its ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Weak Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Growing, but Scientists Say Not to Worry. Here’s a Look at What Shields Us From Space Weather

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t pose a threat to life Earth’s magnetic field surrounds the planet, with ...