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2012: Leaks Found in Earth's Magnetic Field
2012: Leaks Found in Earth's Magnetic Field
Scientists have found two large leaks (holes) in Earth's magnetosphere, the region around our planet that shields us from severe solar storms.
The leaks are defying many of scientists' previous ideas on how the interaction between Earth's magnetosphere and solar wind occurs: The leaks are in an unexpected location, let in solar particles in faster than expected and the whole interaction works in a manner that is completely the opposite of what scientists had thought. Suns magnetic field flips every 11 years and next cycle peaks in 2012. When the sun's magnetic field flips it releases a shock wave of magnetic radiation that is directed toward earth and through the hole in the shield will allow this radiation through to the earth affecting all electronics.