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The Core of the Problem: Why Our Magnetic Field is Weakening
Season 2
Episode 256
Published 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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The Earth's protective magnetic field is changing. Data from the ESA Swarm mission reveals that the South Atlantic Anomaly, a vast weak spot in our planetary shield, is expanding and rapidly weakening. Learn what's causing this shift—and why it matters for our satellites and technology.
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