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NYT: COLLAPSE OF THE EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD ACCELERATES
Mon Jul 12 2004 18:17:38 ET

The collapse of the earth's magnetic field, which both guards the planet and guides many of its creatures, appears to have started in earnest about 150 years ago, the NY TIMES is planning to report on Page Ones Tuesday.

Science reporter Bill Broad has filed a report, according to newsroom sources, which explores how: 'The field's strength has waned 10 percent to 15 percent so far and this deterioration has accelerated of late, increasing debate over whether it portends a reversal of the lines of magnetic force that normally envelop the earth."

Broad explains: "During a reversal, the main field weakens, almost vanishes, and then reappears with opposite polarity. Afterward, compass needles that normally point north would point south, and during the thousands of years of transition much in the heavens and Earth would go askew."

Broad claims: "A reversal could knock out power grids, hurt astronauts and satellites, widen atmospheric ozone holes, send polar auroras flashing to the equator and confuse birds, fish and migratory animals that rely on the steadiness of the magnetic field as a navigation aid."

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Author:	Cetera [ Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:56 am ]
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From Drudge: Quote: NYT: COLLAPSE OF THE EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD ACCELERATES Mon Jul 12 2004 18:17:38 ET The collapse of the earth's magnetic field, which both guards the planet and guides many of its creatures, appears to have started in earnest about 150 years ago, the NY TIMES is planning to report on Page Ones Tuesday. Science reporter Bill Broad has filed a report, according to newsroom sources, which explores how: 'The field's strength has waned 10 percent to 15 percent so far and this deterioration has accelerated of late, increasing debate over whether it portends a reversal of the lines of magnetic force that normally envelop the earth." Broad explains: "During a reversal, the main field weakens, almost vanishes, and then reappears with opposite polarity. Afterward, compass needles that normally point north would point south, and during the thousands of years of transition much in the heavens and Earth would go askew." Broad claims: "A reversal could knock out power grids, hurt astronauts and satellites, widen atmospheric ozone holes, send polar auroras flashing to the equator and confuse birds, fish and migratory animals that rely on the steadiness of the magnetic field as a navigation aid." Developing...

Author:	Cetera [ Tue Jul 13, 2004 3:04 am ]
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Quote: In total there is 1 user online: Bet you all can't guess who that one use is.

Author:	Locke_Trinmin [ Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:49 am ]
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That's awsome news Cetera! I can't wait for the next ice age!

Author:	Cetera [ Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:01 pm ]
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Hey, I don't make it up, I just point it out. Besides, this is running in the NY Times. You don't want to diss on a liberal, left wing, anti-Bush newspaper, do you?

Author:	Aubai [ Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:05 pm ]
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Just wait, they'll find a way to blame Bush for this

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Author:	dbakke [ Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:11 pm ]
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As long as the SWG servers stay up...i can ignore birds crashing into the side of my house...

Author:	Cyrus Rex [ Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:28 pm ]
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Quote: As long as the SWG servers stay up...i can ignore birds crashing into the side of my house... That is what I am talking about. A true Gamer

Author:	Rocklar [ Tue Jul 13, 2004 8:42 pm ]
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Aubai wrote: Just wait, they'll find a way to blame Bush for this ROFL! Don't you know it! dbakke wrote: As long as the SWG servers stay up...i can ignore birds crashing into the side of my house... Get a flat screen, they won't be affected by fluctuating magnetic fields!

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