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some people are saying there is going to be a reverse in the magnetic feilds, the magnetic north feild will become the magnetic south and vice versa, is this true?

2006-07-04 03:39:46 · 2 answers · asked by Shamur 1 in Science & Mathematics Earth Sciences & Geology

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Yes, from what scientists have observed, the magnetic field of the earth has actually changed its direction throughout earth's history. We can see evidence of this in basalt (magnetic volcanic rock) with sea floor spreading.

In the fifties while our government was undersea with intentions to fend off Russian submarines, it was discovered that New ocean floor is created along the mid-ocean ridges. When lava along these ridges cools, its minerals harden in line with the Earth's magnetic field. This causes the seafloor to have magnetic "stripes," which can be measured and mapped. This is very useful for oceanographers and geologists.

Check out http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/developing.html for a better explanation. or Google 'geo-dynamo, geomagnetic reversal'
Wikipedia also has a decent entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geomagnetic_reversal

2006-07-04 04:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by 4 · 1 0

Shumar, There are some gossip indicating a "transition of the earth", but that is based on disinformation sites. In history of the planet there has been transitions, but not to be alarmed about in this period of our history. The Earth is constantly changing (IE. volcano's, earthquakes, tornadoes etc.). If and when there is a magnetic field shift, there will be a few days of rotation stoppage and then the reverse rotation.

The spiritual area of life is heading to a "transition" to a higher level both the planet and all life (for those that are ready). Again, nothing to be alarmed about, it is just happening.

In this time period, we need to care for the planet and all living things. Each of us is a part of the global community to obtain this goal so we all can live in peace and harmony that we were designed to experience.

2006-07-04 11:27:03 · answer #2 · answered by Humor 4 · 0 0

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