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This perfectly preserved ancient tree fossil offered scientists an unprecedented view into a moment 42,000 years ago when the Earth’s magnetic field went haywire.
The ancient kauri tree in New Zealand has provided a record of the Laschamp excursion, a temporary reversal of Earth's magnetic poles. During this event, the magnetic field weakened to 28% of its strength, exposing the planet to intense cosmic radiation.