Earth's erratic magnetic field is pushing the north magnetic pole towards Siberia

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Release of the latest World Magnetic Model postponed until 30 January due to the US government shutdown

Earth's magnetic field is currently moving at an erratic rate, pushing the magnetic north pole away from Canada and closer to Siberia. Studies suggest that Earth developed a magnetic field at least...

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