Earth's magnetic field could flip and wipe out satellite technology

[MindWars]

OPINION (Express) – The Magnetic North is moving at an unprecedented rate and scientists are concerned it could spark a Pole Reversal and cause widespread tech chaos. Scientists have recently discovered that the North Pole is moving from the Canadian Arctic towards Siberia at a rate of 55km a year. The reason is not known, but it is likely due to a massive section of liquid iron shifting in the planet’s interior. This has caused global

Earth’s magnetic field could flip and wipe out satellite technology
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Wouldn't this be interesting if it took place. If we didn't have those stupid nuke plants we wouldn't have to worry about those melting down aside from those this could be good lol they can't track, spy etc. Yeah right.

 

[Oddball]

Been predicting that since I was a lad....Yes, it could wreak havoc, but nobody can predict when.

 

[depotoo]

It has flipped many times in the past.

Earth's magnetic poles have flipped many times in its history, with the latest reversal occurring 780,000 years ago and 183 times in the past 83 million years. When Earth's magnetic poles do flip, it won't be a catastrophic "end of the world" scenario. From examining fossil records, there is no evidence that a magnetic field reversal causes increased extinctions, volcanic activity, etc.

However, one big issue will lie in the extensive use our technology relies on the magnetic poles. A reversal would upend navigation and communication systems around the globe. Thankfully, a pole reversal in the past typically takes thousands of years to flip. This will give us ample time to develop mitigating plans. In reality, when Earth's magnetic field does flip, who knows what planet our descendents will be living on?

Trevor Nace is a PhD geologist, founder of Science Trends, Forbes contributor, and explorer.
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