The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), United States, released an updated version of the World magnetic model (WMM2025), forecasting shifts in Earth's magnetic field over the next five years. This model, which will remain valid until 2029, tracks the gradual movement of the magnetic north pole toward Russia. It also introduces a high-resolution update to ensure greater accuracy for navigation systems worldwide.
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