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- 1Scientists warn of Earth's magnetic field reversal risks▼Astrophysics Boffins suggest the Earth's magnetic field will reverse resulting in a potential increase of 25% of ionizat
Astrophysics researchers suggest Earth's magnetic field is heading for a reversal, which could increase ionizing charged particles reaching the equator by up to 25%. Such particles can damage human cells and may interfere with atmospheric processes. The claim is circulating widely online, with readers debating how severe the health and climate consequences of a weakened magnetic field during a pole flip could actually be.