Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
The magnetic north pole has intriguingly moved closer to Siberia, sparking global concern.
In the 1990s, the pole's speed peaked at 34.2 miles/year before slowing, baffling scientists.
Outdated models threaten navigation systems, affecting planes, ships, and smartphone accuracy.
Dr. Arnaud Chulliat, a senior research scientist at the University of Colorado, highlights that delays in updating the World Magnetic Model can amplify navigation errors.
The latest World Magnetic Model features two versions—standard and high-resolution—to address global navigational challenges.
Unlike fixed true north, magnetic north is influenced by molten metal currents deep in Earth’s core.
Sir James Clark Ross, a British explorer, discovered magnetic north in 1831, laying the foundation for its study.
Dr. William Brown, a geophysicist with the British Geological Survey, warns that polarity reversals could disrupt technology and endanger modern life.