The Scariest Subject... much more than Climate Change...

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   Ken Burgessposted 2 months ago

   This is real...
   
   The time is soon coming...
   
   The Imminent Magnetic Pole Shift (2030-2050)
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfoqSpoKHwQ
   
   Government Tracking the Pole Shift
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsFqmc_m-bw
   
   Catastrophic Pole Shifts & Earth Crust Displacement
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0swNgMnqMg

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      wildernessposted 2 months agoin reply to this

      Except for the crust displacement (which sounds like pure fantasy to me) this is nothing new.  We've known for a long time that the magnetic poles of the earth shift and even swap periodically.
      
      Just how much damage, and the results on humanity are not understood and likely won't be until after it happens.

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         Ken Burgessposted 2 months agoin reply to this

         Very scary stuff... the weakening of the Magnetic Field and increased Solar activity... but, I agree with you that third video was mostly Graham Hancock diverting to other, older theories and not addressing the more imminent pole shift and how its cycles coincide with the disasters he himself has been chasing most of his life...
         
         This is a good, under ten minute summary of the 12,000 year cycle...
         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsYfBCQc3AY

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   Ken Burgessposted 2 months ago

   Discussed it with Grok (AI)... after dumping a lot of hypotheticals on it, I am relieved to say that Grok sees catastrophic events within the next ten years as less than 1%...
   
   Earth's magnetic field weakening and pole shifting, driven by dynamo fluctuations in the liquid outer core, are natural processes observed over geological time.
   
   While these phenomena are not likely to cause catastrophic events in the immediate future (e.g., within the next 10 years), there are potential risks associated with significant or prolonged changes.
   
   Below are the key potential catastrophic scenarios, grounded in mainstream science, along with their likelihood and impacts:
   1. Increased Exposure to Cosmic and Solar Radiation Mechanism:
   The magnetic field deflects cosmic rays and solar wind. A weakened field (currently ~10% weaker than in the 1800s) reduces this shielding, allowing more charged particles to reach Earth's surface or upper atmosphere.
   
   Potential Impacts:
   Satellite Damage: Increased radiation can degrade satellite electronics, disrupt GPS, communications, and weather forecasting. For example, the South Atlantic Anomaly already causes issues for satellites passing through it.
   
   Power Grid Failures: Severe geomagnetic storms, like the 1859 Carrington Event, could become more impactful during a weakened field, inducing currents in power lines and potentially causing widespread blackouts. A 2025 solar cycle peak could exacerbate this risk.
   
   Human Health: At ground level, the atmosphere still blocks most radiation, but high-altitude flights (e.g., polar routes) could see increased crew/passenger exposure to cosmic rays, potentially raising cancer risks over long periods.
   
   Likelihood:
   Moderate. The field is weakening at 5% per century, and pole drift (55 km/year) is accelerating, but no imminent collapse is predicted.
   
   A full geomagnetic reversal, which could amplify these effects, is unlikely within the next 1,000–10,000 years (<1% chance in 10 years).
   
   Severity: Moderate to high for technological systems; low for direct human harm due to atmospheric protection.
   
   2. Geomagnetic Reversal or Excursion Mechanism:
   During a full reversal or temporary excursion (like the Laschamp event ~41,000 years ago), the field could drop to 5–10% of its current strength, with multiple weak poles forming. This process takes 1,000–10,000 years for a reversal, or centuries for an excursion.
   
   Potential Impacts:
   Navigation Disruptions: Migratory animals (e.g., birds, turtles) relying on geomagnetic cues could face disorientation, potentially disrupting ecosystems. Human navigation systems (e.g., compasses) would be unreliable.
   
   Technological Vulnerability: Prolonged low-field periods could increase satellite failures and grid outages, costing billions (e.g., a 2009 study estimated a severe storm could cost $1–2 trillion in damages).
   
   So I guess the biggest threat to civilization is humans... and our propensity for war... and ever increasing likelihood that we will use nukes.

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