A friend sent the following article from a Canadian newssite:
http://english.epochtimes.com/news/5-8-29/31706.html
My question does not concern whether or not geomagnetic reversal take
place or the science involved; I have done some research myself from
various reputable science sources. But the following claim is made in
the article, which I have never seen posited by any of these science
sources, and which describes certain geotectonic effects of a
reversal. I quote from the article:
...and a series of earthquakes along the tectonic fault lines and
gigantic consecutive tidal waves with sub-oceanic upheavals are also
likely to occur, causing disappearance of islands and coastal areas
under the floods, while sea-beds would emerge from the depths...
I find this statement rather odd as I have not come across any
other sources that state this would be one of the effects of a
reversal (although there are a number of pseudoscience/doomsday-type
books marketed on the subject!). I can not see what mechanism would
trigger such devastating things as quakes and land elevation changes
such as mentioned in the article.
If a researcher could confirm or refute the portion in question, it
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. |
Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
04 Sep 2005 18:40 PDT
There's a pretty good overview of geomagnetic reversal at Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geomagnetic_reversal
The last few sentences discuss impacts, and mentions the possible
effect of increased solar radiation due to the absence of a protective
magnetic shield.
However, there is no mention of tectonic effects such as those
described in your question. Nor is there mention of any sort of
dynamic that would lead one to believe such an impact is likely.
Lastly, there is no solid evidence that any biological impacts such as
extinctions have occurred due to magentic reversals.
I have a reasonably good background in earth sciences, and I've never
heard of any theory -- or even educated speculation -- along the lines
presented at the Epoch Times site.
Of course, my opinion is certainly not conclusive evidence that such a
phenomenon is outside the realm of possibility. But it's hard to know
what sort of evidence would be acceptable to you in terms of refuting
this particular statement?
Is there any guidance you can provide in this respect???
Thanks,
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
citizena-ga
on
04 Sep 2005 23:37 PDT
I'm not even sure where I'd begin to look. As I had stated, I have
never come across any predictions or models regarding tectonic effects
of a geomagnetic reversal either. If you care to dig around various
data bases you have access to, that would be fine, or perhaps, if it
is still cost effective for the fee I posted, maybe you could try to
contact the author of the article to see where he got his information.
If not, maybe your access to LexisNexis may turn up something; (even
if you can't reach an answer that absolutely refutes it, I will still
pay the research fee). It's evident a cursory search on the subject
doesn't turn up anything so it may be bad research on the part of Mr.
Fleury. I suppose the best evidence would have to come from him if
regular databases do not confirm the claim. Let me know if contacting
him would be worth your time for the fee I've posted, but beyond that,
I wouldn't know where to look myself. Thanks for your work and let me
know.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
05 Sep 2005 06:25 PDT
Sure. I've e-mailed the author, and we'll see what comes of it.
In my experience, it generally takes a few days for a response to
arrive, so sit tight, and I'll get back to you once I have any
additional information.
Cheers,
paf
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Clarification of Question by
citizena-ga
on
05 Sep 2005 11:54 PDT
Thank you, pafalafa!
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