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Scientists have recorded a unique sound that accompanies changes in the Earth's magnetic field, and it turned out to be eerie and unlike anything scientists have heard before. The researchers used data from satellites of the European Space Agency (ESA) to create an audio visualization of our planet's magnetic field, writes Science Alert.
According to scientists, the Earth's magnetic field is constantly changing, and its gradual "reversal" occurs with a certain periodicity. The last complete pole exchange occurred about 780 years ago, and the next one may occur in the coming millennia.
The recorded sound waves are the result of simulations of magnetic disturbances caused by flows of molten iron in the Earth's core. Scientists note that changes in the magnetic field can affect the operation of satellites, navigation systems and even the climate.
Although Earth's magnetic field remains a natural shield from cosmic radiation, its gradual changes can have significant consequences for life on the planet. Scientists continue to study this phenomenon to better understand how it works and predict possible future consequences.
Scientists have recorded a unique sound that accompanies changes in the Earth's magnetic field, and it turned out to be eerie and unlike anything scientists have heard before. The researchers used data from satellites of the European Space Agency (ESA) to create an audio visualization of our planet's magnetic field, writes Science Alert.
According to scientists, the Earth's magnetic field is constantly changing, and its gradual "reversal" occurs with a certain periodicity. The last complete pole exchange occurred about 780 years ago, and the next one may occur in the coming millennia.
The recorded sound waves are the result of simulations of magnetic disturbances caused by flows of molten iron in the Earth's core. Scientists note that changes in the magnetic field can affect the operation of satellites, navigation systems and even the climate.
Although Earth's magnetic field remains a natural shield from cosmic radiation, its gradual changes can have significant consequences for life on the planet. Scientists continue to study this phenomenon to better understand how it works and predict possible future consequences.
