Melting arctic ice = NMP movement increase?

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The North Magnetic Pole is currently moving towards Siberia at a rate of approximately 45 kilometers per year, a significant increase from 15 kilometers per year over the past century. This movement is attributed to density variations in the Earth's liquid core rather than melting Arctic ice. The discussion clarifies that the magnetic pole's movement is unrelated to magnetic field reversals. Relevant articles from National Geographic and NASA provide additional insights into the phenomenon.

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i was just reading an article i got linked to from google, about the North magnetic poles location is moving towards siberia currently at about 45k per year, which has increased over the past 100 years from around 15k per year, it was explained that it was possibly caused by density variations in the liquid core of the planet, i was just curious if anyone else had a better explanation and if any research has been done into the melting arctic circle ice, and has this had any affect on the poles moving.

I may have blinked past the answers to my questions but this isn't really my area of expertise just a passing curiosity.

cheers
 
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