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Pole reversal or geomagnetic reversal. The North and South pole "flip", in the case of the earth, the magnetic North pole (normally at the top of the earth), would now be at the bottom and the magnetic South would be at the top.
This has happened hundreds of times over the history of the earth and can be "read" from the orientation of magnetic crystals laid down in molten igneous rocks which "record" the direction of magnetic North as the rock cools.
Should such an event happen during our lifetime the effects would be substantial, but not life threatening. Compasses would be reversed, GPS systems would be out etc. But all of these things can be rectified with some smart programming, re-labeling and re-orientating ourselves to a new way of life.
Sadly, this may not be the case with animals; many animals, mammals, insects and fish use the Earth's magnetic fields to orientate themselves for location and navigation. If a polar flip were to occur, we may find pods of dolphins or whales becoming beached, flocks of birds loosing their way during migration. This could result in large number of these animals dying before they were able to "re-calibrate" themselves.
Maps and geographical reference would have to be changed. For example you couldn't call the "Middle East" that any more as it would now be the "Middle West". The West Wing of the White House, would now be the East Wing etc :)
Think about how things would change if such a reversal were to take place, what things would be influenced and how that may affect your daily life.
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Which best describes search north magnetic pole?
In our solar system has magnetic pole reversal
A pole reversal is when Earth's?
A pole reversal is when the two poles ( north and south ) and the entire magentic field reverses direction. North becomes South, South becomes North.
How often is there a polar reversal?
Polar reversal, or geomagnetic reversal, happens on average every 450,000 years, though the range of time varies widely.There is a link to an article on geomagnetic reversal below.
Do the earth's magnetic poles have reversed themselves?
Yes, in the history of Earth, it has happened a handful of times. When it switches we experience what we call a pole reversal. Right now Earth is currently in the process of a pole reversal (the South Pole is moving northwards).
What would happen if the north pole of a magnet is in the south pole of earth and the south pole of a magnet is in the north pole of earth?
One Contributors OpinionIn 2012 the next polar reversal will take place on earth. This means that the North Pole will be changed into the South Pole. Scientifically this can only be explained by the fact that the earth will start rotating in the opposite direction, together with a huge disaster of unknown proportions.
What is pole reversal?
what is a pole reversal
The sun's pole reversals are tied to its?
The sun's pole reversal is tied to the sunspot cycle.
What is the suns pole reversal tied to?
System of orbits
A pole reversal is when Earth's?
A pole reversal is when the two poles ( north and south ) and the entire magentic field reverses direction. North becomes South, South becomes North.
Which best describes search north magnetic pole?
In our solar system has magnetic pole reversal
How often does the sun have a pole reversal?
Every 22 years.
Which body in our solar system has magnetic pole reversal?
the sun
The most logical interpretation of apparent polar wandering is?
the north pole (or south poled during periods of magnetic reversal) has remained fixed and the continents have moved in relation to the pole. Page 90 Chapter Three
When was the last known magnetic pole reversal?
Roughly 750,000 years ago.
The suns reversals are tied to it's?
The sun's pole reversal is tied to the sunspot cycle.
What is reverse magnetic polarity?
lets say the earth was to have a magnetic polarity reversal the north pole would become the south pole, and the south pole would become the north pole. i hope that helps.
What is Othello's reversal?
what happens when Lodovico arrives in Cyprus?
