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Scientists Discover Evidence of Ancient Earth's Peculiarly Strong Magnetic Field

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Researchers from the University of Oxford and MIT have found evidence that Earth 's magnetic field 3.7 billion years ago was very much like it is today .

This suggests geologists were wrong about when and how the field formed.

A better understanding of Earth 's early magnetic field can also help explain the nuances of plate tectonics, as well as the inner workings of the core.

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