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betwys1

19-10-2020 08:47

Magnetic Variation

Not to be a worry-wart, but have you checked variation lately?
When the axis of rotation gets too close to the magnetic pole, seems like the generator action due to those deep iron glowing swamps goes down down, down....

https://imgur.com/a/dZYNvK2

Brian W

Adelie

19-10-2020 10:24

Re: Magnetic Variation

Yep, magnetic north pole is moving. There is also some evidence that the poles may be on the verge of swapping.

StuM	19-10-2020 21:42

Re: Magnetic Variation

Quote:

Originally Posted by betwys1 (Post 3257649)

When the axis of rotation gets too close to the magnetic pole, seems like the generator action due to those deep iron glowing swamps goes down down, down....

DO you have a cite for that theory?
And evidence in support of it?

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