The magnetic North Pole is moving closer to Russia at a slower speed than before, puzzling scientists. The movement of the pole is caused by fluctuations in the Earth's magnetic field, which is regulated by the churning of molten iron in the planet's outer core. The magnetic North Pole has been moving towards Siberia since the early 19th century, but its speed has recently slowed from 50 to 40 kilometers per year. The World Magnetic Model, created by the British Geological Survey and NOAA, helps track the movement of the pole and is used in navigation systems and smartphone compass tools.
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