Science Daily February 28, 2018
Earth’s dipole magnetic field is presently undergoing a rapid decay. An international team of researchers (USA – University of Rochester, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe) presents a new magnetic record from sites of southern Africa. The new data provides more evidence that the region may play a unique role in magnetic pole reversals. A major change in the magnetic field would have wide-reaching ramifications – cause electrical grid failures, navigation system malfunctions, and satellite breakdowns, more harmful radiation reaches Earth and trigger an increase in the incidence of skin cancer… read more. Open Access TECHNICAL ARTICLE
Location of sites presented in this study, showing new localities (green triangles), and previous studies. Credit: Geophysical Research Letters, 15 February 2018