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Earth's Magnetic Field

3 mentions in 1 episode

Protective field generated by Earth's spinning iron and nickel core that shields from solar radiation, frequently misrepresented in films.

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When Movies Screw Up the Science

  • 10:42

    The magnetic field protects us from dangerous radiation from the sun.

  • 13:06

    The magnetic field is generated by motion of conductor iron and nickel in the core.

  • 14:06

    Earth's magnetic field takes thousands of years to flip, not overnight as films suggest.