- N/S Magnetic Pole Shift

Animation by Xaviar Thunders FAST FACTS 1) The south pole has already left antarctica and the north pole is racing across the arctic ocean. 2) “Earth’s magnetic poles are getting ready to flip.“ -Mission Manager, SWARM/ESA 3) The magnetic field began weakening in 1600. 4) The magnetic field weakened 10% from the 1800s to 2000. 5) Earth’s magnetic field weakened another 5% by 2010. 6) As of 2014 the magnetic field is continuing to weaken rapidly. 7) Magnetic reversals can occur in less than 100 years.