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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Popular Mechanics, 15 May 2020 - The Magnetic North Pole Is Rapidly Moving Because of Some Blobs

Title:
The Magnetic North Pole Is Rapidly Moving Because of Some Blobs

Author:
Jennifer Leman

Published:
Popular Mechanics, 15 May 2020
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a32496561/why-magnetic-north-pole-moving/

Key points of article:
* Earth's magnetic north pole has shifted away from Canada and closer to Siberia at a rapid pace in recent years. 
* Researchers believe two massive blobs of molten iron in Earth's outer core may have spurred the runaway pole. 
* There's no telling where it will end up.