Magnetic Field Weakening in Stages, Old Ships' Logs Suggest

Magnetic Field Weakening in Stages, Old Ships’ Logs Suggest

Publication: National Geographic News Date: May 11, 2006 View Article

Earth’s magnetic field is weakening in staggered steps, a new analysis of centuries-old ships logs suggests.

The finding could help scientists better understand the way Earth’s magnetic poles reverse.

Tags: Earth, Magnetic, Ship
Posted in Geology, Travel

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