Earth's Magnetic Field Is Going To Flip, Here's How We Know
Scientists are using clues from ancient artifacts to help them predict the future of the magnetic field. What Happens When Earth's Magnetic Poles Reverse? - https://youtu.be/Ou1BiorYRNU ...
========== In 1600, William Gilbert published a paper
detailing how Earth behaves as a giant magnet.That seems like a long time ago, but in geologic
time, that’s nothing.It’s taken hundreds of years to understand
how Earth's magnetic field works… but nowthat we do, scientists are trying to find
hints from Earth’s history that might revealthe future of this ever-changing invisible
field all around us.Specifically, archaeologists are studying
the handles of ancient pottery.Yeah.But before I can explain it, we have to get
to how the field affects you.Scientists believe Earth’s magnetic field
is generated by the spinning of the Earth’score.Our planet’s magnetic field is super important,
as it blocks harmful rays emanating out ofthe sun from hitting us on the ground,...