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Additionally, the magnetic shape and location of the poles are also shifting, which I think suggests the core is also shape changing.
by Andys 2y ago
Additionally, the magnetic shape and location of the poles are also shifting, which I think suggests the core is also shape changing.
- jofer 2y agoIn this case, it's not directly related. The inner core isn't what causes the Earth's magnetic field. It's convection within the liquid outer core that gives us a strong magnetic field. The inner core changing shape wouldn't necessarily cause changes in the Earth's magnetic field.