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Travel of magnetic pole from Canada to Siberia, disallows deeper dive of particles

Context

The Earth’s north magnetic pole has been moving from Canada to Siberia, affecting how charged particles behave in space.

Movement of  Earth’s north magnetic pole

• Charged particles, like protons and electrons, create the Northern lights and are influenced by the Earth’s magnetic field.
• Scientists studied how this shift in the magnetic pole changed the altitude of these particles over time.
• In 1900, the magnetic field near Canada was stronger, and particles stayed at higher altitudes.
• By 2020, as the pole moved toward Siberia, the magnetic field in that region grew stronger, causing particles to reach altitudes that were 400 to 1200 kilometers higher.
• This shift affects satellites that orbit near the poles, as charged particles can cause drag, a force that slows them down.
• The particles can also heat the atmosphere, changing its density and affecting the paths of satellites.
• The change in the Earth’s magnetic field is important for understanding space weather and protecting our satellites from possible damage.
• By studying these changes, scientists can better predict space weather and safeguard technology in space.

Reason for movement of earth’s north magnetic pole:

• The movement of Earth’s north magnetic pole is mainly caused by changes in the Earth’s core.
• The Earth’s core is made of molten iron and nickel, which moves and generates the planet’s magnetic field.
• The flow of liquid metals in the outer core creates electric currents, which produce magnetic fields.
• These movements in the core are not uniform, which can cause the magnetic pole to shift.
• The movement is influenced by the way the molten metals move, which is still not completely understood.
• Over time, these changes cause the magnetic pole to drift from one location to another.