The Earth behaves like a massive bar magnet which produces a magnetic field that extends into outer space. The magnetic field of the Earth exists as a transient phenomenon which people observe during its cyclic disappearance and reappearance of the North and South Poles from their original locations more than 400 times. The scientists found evidence that our magnetic field is currently experiencing a decline while the North Pole demonstrates an atypical velocity which indicates that a “geomagnetic flip” will occur soon.
The Magnetic Field Acts as a Shield
Our magnetic field operates as the planet’s main protection system against solar wind which contains charged particles from the sun. The shield remains present during a flip but its strength decreases as it becomes more vulnerable to radiation from outer space. The shield loss allows more space radiation to deliver its harmful effects to our home planet.
A Move Toward “Multiple Poles”
A flip isn’t an overnight switch. The field will create multiple mini-poles which will be distributed throughout the Earth instead of maintaining one North Pole and one South Pole. For the next two centuries compasses will no longer face North but will either rotate endlessly or direct their users towards unpredictable distances.
Disruption of Global Power Grids
The electricity system faces the most urgent danger from these occurrences. Solar storms pose a greater threat to our electrical grid systems because they operate with less protection. These storms create powerful electrical flows that move through power lines which can damage transformers and cause blackouts that affect entire continents for several months.
Satellite Failures
Satellites orbit in the upper reaches of our atmosphere where the magnetic shield is already thin. The flip will generate more radiation which will lead to electronic components of GPS and communication satellites getting damaged. The disruption will affect every aspect of global shipping and phone navigation systems.
Increased Rates of Skin Cancer
The weakened shield allows more ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun to reach the ground which increases the possibility of DNA damage for both humans and animals. While it wouldn’t be an “extinction event,” it would likely lead to a noticeable increase in skin cancer and eye damage worldwide.
Confusion for Migrating Animals
Many animals including whales, birds and sea turtles possess internal compasses which enable them to detect the magnetic field for navigation over thousands of miles. The species will become disoriented by the flip which will result in many cases of strandings and birds losing their way during migration.
Thinning of the Ozone Layer
Scientists believe a weaker magnetic field could lead to chemical changes in the upper atmosphere. This process will create temporary ozone layer thinning which will result in decreased protection against the sun’s most dangerous rays.
More Frequent Auroras
The “Northern Lights” currently appear mainly at locations close to the North and South Poles. During a flip the magnetic shield’s increased leakage will enable auroras to occur at locations much farther from the North and South Poles. The equator and your backyard will allow you to see the vibrant Southern Lights.
It Is a Very Slow Process
Hollywood movies create the impression that flipping the world requires only one day. The process of geomagnetic reversal lasts between 1,000 and 10,000 years before it reaches completion. The process exists as a geological “crawling” which enables humans to develop new technologies for this event.
