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Earth's Magnetic North Pole Slows: New Insights from the World Magnetic Model 2025


Published on 2025-01-04 21:22:17 - MSN
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  • Earth's magnetic north pole is on the move
  • and in surprising ways. With the release of the World Magnetic Model 2025, scientists reveal new details about its unpredictable journey and why it has slowed down after decades of rapid acceleration.

The Earth's magnetic north pole, which has been rapidly shifting towards Siberia, has recently shown signs of slowing down, according to the latest update from the World Magnetic Model (WMM) 2025. This model, crucial for navigation systems, satellite tracking, and various other technologies, provides a detailed snapshot of the planet's magnetic field. The update indicates that while the magnetic north pole's movement has decelerated, the overall behavior of Earth's magnetic field remains complex and dynamic. Scientists attribute these changes to movements in the Earth's outer core, where molten iron and nickel generate the magnetic field. The WMM 2025 also highlights that despite the slowdown, the magnetic field continues to weaken in some areas, which could have implications for satellite operations and navigation accuracy in the future.

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