stock here: I am learning Anaconda and Python in order to plot pole movement, and even make a video.
There is very little talk of the magnetic pole shift in the “news”. It seems clear to me that talking about the pole shift would get a broad range of people, and rightly so, considering whether the weather changes we see, such as decreased trade winds in Hawaii, could be the result of said pole shift. And thus the ridiculousness of spending trillions of dollars to attempt to stop, something that we cannot stop. Every big project is an opportunity to skim money off.
And they need an “existential FEAR” to shut our minds down from a reptilian brain running from a fire.
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The Accelerated Shift of Earth’s Magnetic North Pole and Its Amplification of Space Weather Impacts on Power Systems
Over the past century, Earth’s magnetic north pole has exhibited a notable acceleration in its movement, shifting from approximately 6 miles per year to a peak of 31 miles annually by the early 2000s. This rapid migration has raised concerns regarding its potential to amplify the effects of space weather events, particularly geomagnetic storms, on terrestrial power systems.
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Geomagnetic Storms and Their Mechanisms
Geomagnetic storms are disturbances in Earth’s magnetosphere caused by interactions with solar emissions, such as coronal mass ejections (CMEs). When these solar particles collide with Earth’s magnetic field, they induce fluctuations that can generate geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) on the planet’s surface. These GICs are capable of infiltrating and disrupting electrical grids, pipelines, and other infrastructure.
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Impact on Power Systems
The infiltration of GICs into power systems can lead to transformer saturation, misoperation of protective relays, and, in severe cases, widespread blackouts. A historical example is the March 1989 geomagnetic storm, which caused the Hydro-Québec power grid to collapse, leaving millions without electricity for several hours.
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Amplification Due to Magnetic Pole Shift
The accelerated movement of the magnetic north pole can exacerbate the impact of geomagnetic storms on power systems through several mechanisms:
Altered Geomagnetic Field Configuration: Changes in the magnetic field can influence the penetration altitude of energetic charged particles, potentially leading to increased ionospheric currents and enhanced GICs at the Earth's surface.
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Shifts in Vulnerable Regions: Areas previously considered at lower risk for severe GICs may become more susceptible as the magnetic pole shifts, necessitating a reevaluation of risk assessments and mitigation strategies for power infrastructure.
Compromised Infrastructure Resilience: The combination of intensified GICs and shifting magnetic fields can strain existing mitigation measures, such as grounding and transformer design, potentially leading to increased vulnerability of power systems.Mitigation Strategies
To address these amplified risks, several strategies can be implemented:
Enhanced Monitoring and Forecasting: Investing in advanced space weather monitoring systems can provide timely alerts, allowing grid operators to implement protective measures during geomagnetic storms.
Infrastructure Hardening: Upgrading transformers and other critical components to withstand higher levels of GICs can reduce the likelihood of damage during severe space weather events.
Revised Risk Assessments: Regularly updating risk assessments to account for the shifting magnetic pole ensures that previously low-risk areas are adequately prepared for potential GIC impacts.Conclusion
The accelerated movement of Earth’s magnetic north pole presents a significant factor in the amplification of space weather effects on power systems. Understanding and mitigating these amplified impacts are crucial to ensuring the resilience and reliability of electrical infrastructure in the face of evolving geomagnetic conditions.
The magnetic poles or dip poles are computed from all the Gauss coefficients using an iterative method. Magnetic poles derived in this fashion are geographically closer to the experimentally observed poles. Based on the current WMM, the 2025 location of the North Magnetic Pole is 85.762°N and 139.298°E and the South Magnetic Pole is 63.851°S and 135.078°E.