Earth's Magnetic Field Flip Could Happen Much Sooner Than Expected

Started by jimmy olsen, July 10, 2014, 01:32:41 AM

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The Minsky Moment

#15
July 10, 2014, 05:20:08 PM
Quote from: celedhring on July 10, 2014, 12:27:32 PM
Quick, get Roland Emmerich on the case!

No Star Trek for this one.
Just call down to Engineering and have LaForge reverse the polarity.  That always works.
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#16
July 10, 2014, 05:56:45 PM
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jimmy olsen

#17
July 10, 2014, 08:04:12 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 10, 2014, 11:05:53 AM
QuoteStill, there is no evidence that a weakened magnetic field would result in a doomsday for Earth.

Why did you waste our time with this Tim?
First of all it's interesting from a scientific perspective, secondly it will probably fuck up our power grids and communication systems.
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Caliga

#18
July 11, 2014, 07:01:44 AM
200 years from now at the earliest though, right?  If so... who cares? :yawn:
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Josquius

#19
July 11, 2014, 07:07:51 AM
The only way to survive is by buying my patented magnetic field protection and life extender ring. Available now for only $29.95 plus shipping.
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Savonarola

#20
July 11, 2014, 10:53:24 AM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on July 10, 2014, 08:04:12 PM
First of all it's interesting from a scientific perspective, secondly it will probably fuck up our power grids and communication systems.

Are you sure about that?  On the surface the magnetic flux density is between 20 and 60 micro Teslas.  So if you had a 10 cm diameter cable wouldn't that generate at most 1.2 millicoloumbs per Km?  :unsure:

For communication systems this would only apply to systems still using copper; optical cable and wireless aren't impacted by magnetic inductance.
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crazy canuck

#21
July 11, 2014, 11:12:54 AM
Quote from: Tyr on July 11, 2014, 07:07:51 AM
The only way to survive is by buying my patented magnetic field protection and life extender ring. Available now for only $29.95 plus shipping.


I think you should play the angle that all computer operating systems are in danger of malfunctioning and that everyone needs to upload your patented app to deal with the issue.

garbon

#22
July 11, 2014, 11:41:43 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 11, 2014, 11:12:54 AM
Quote from: Tyr on July 11, 2014, 07:07:51 AM
The only way to survive is by buying my patented magnetic field protection and life extender ring. Available now for only $29.95 plus shipping.


I think you should play the angle that all computer operating systems are in danger of malfunctioning and that everyone needs to upload your patented app to deal with the issue.

Jos - stuck in the 90s. :(
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#23
July 11, 2014, 01:32:37 PM
Quote from: garbon on July 11, 2014, 11:41:43 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 11, 2014, 11:12:54 AM
Quote from: Tyr on July 11, 2014, 07:07:51 AM
The only way to survive is by buying my patented magnetic field protection and life extender ring. Available now for only $29.95 plus shipping.


I think you should play the angle that all computer operating systems are in danger of malfunctioning and that everyone needs to upload your patented app to deal with the issue.

Jos - stuck in the 90s. :(

Oh, the poor 90s!  :(
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#24
July 11, 2014, 01:41:02 PM
So do I need to put this on my calender or something?
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#25
July 11, 2014, 01:47:30 PM
Quote from: Caliga on July 10, 2014, 01:53:26 PM
Quote from: celedhring on July 10, 2014, 12:27:32 PM
Quick, get Roland Emmerich on the case!
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#26
July 11, 2014, 02:21:03 PM
I'll put it on my calendar.  :rolleyes:
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#27
July 11, 2014, 03:40:27 PM
Quote from: Savonarola on July 11, 2014, 10:53:24 AM
Are you sure about that?  On the surface the magnetic flux density is between 20 and 60 micro Teslas.  So if you had a 10 cm diameter cable wouldn't that generate at most 1.2 millicoloumbs per Km?  :unsure:

This is what I thought when i read the OP.  Nice to see you confirm it.
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