An update: While doing a bit of preliminary research for a possible paper to make up the work for paleoclimatology class, I read a relatively recent article that mentions that before a reversal - the Earth's magnetic field decreases by 10% - then reverses - and finally restrengthens in the south direction. The same article mentions that the field has decreased 10% over the past 150 years.
Scientists still do not know enough about what the consequences will be. Heck, we are not all that sure about what causes it, yet. Time is running out. One point made in the article mentions something about the field disappearing altogether - exposing us to cosmic rays. This cannot be a good thing. This phenomena must be researched and dealt with immediately - so that preventative measures can be taken.
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Well said.
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