Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Earth’s poles flipped 42,000 years ago, weakening the magnetic field and flooding the planet with deadly radiation.
A 42,000-year-old kauri tree preserved in New Zealand reveals the precise moment Earth’s shield collapsed.
With the magnetosphere weakened, solar and cosmic radiation surged, altering Earth’s climate and ecosystems.
Early humans may have sought refuge underground, explaining the sudden rise of cave art during this period.
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Some scientists believe this magnetic catastrophe contributed to the Neanderthals’ extinction by increasing environmental stress.
Earth’s magnetic field has lost 9% of its strength in 170 years—could another reversal be on the horizon?
A modern pole shift could devastate power grids, satellites, GPS systems, and global communications.
With a collapsing magnetosphere, UV radiation levels skyrocketed, possibly forcing humans to adapt or perish.
The past reveals a dire warning: if Earth’s field continues to weaken, civilization could face an unprecedented crisis.