Data on Earth’s Magnetic Field
FAST FACTS 1) The south pole has already left antarctica and the north pole is racing across the arctic ocean. 2) “Earth’s magnetic poles are getting ready to flip.” -Mission Manager, SWARM/ESA 3) The magnetic field began weakening in 1600. 4) The magnetic field weakened 10% from the 1800s to 2000. 5) Earth’s magnetic field was weakening 5% per century, but now is weakening 5% per decade. 6) As of 2014 the magnetic field is continuing to weaken rapidly. 7) Magnetic reversals can occur in less than 100 years. 8) Magnetic reversals lead to extinction events. 9) Magnetic reversals may cause biblical floods. OTHER RESOURCES 2003 BBC Magnetism Article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/ science/nature/3359555.stm 2004 NatGeo Magnetism Article: http://news. nationalgeographic.com/news/ 2004/09/0909_040909_ earthmagfield.html 2006 NatGeo Magnetism Article: http://news. nationalgeogr...