Tag: Laschamps event
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Earth’s Magnetic Field Reversal: An Eerie Soundscape from Laschamps
Introduction: science meets sound In a striking fusion of geophysics and art, scientists have translated Earth’s ancient magnetic field collapse into an evocative soundscape. The project recreates the 41,000-year-old geomagnetic excursion that briefly flipped Earth’s field, offering a rare, auditory window into a past planet-wide upheaval. By weaving data from the European Space Agency (ESA)…
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Scientists translate Earth’s ancient magnetic field collapse into an eerie soundscape
Earth’s Magnetic Field Reversal and a New Soundscape The Earth’s magnetic field is not a static shield but a dynamic, evolving barrier woven by swirling liquid metals deep within the planet. About 41,000 years ago, a dramatic geomagnetic shift—an excursion during the Laschamps event—reconfigured this protective layer. A new study, led by researchers at the…