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Never Totally Lost with Tristan Gooley
May 5, 2024
Award-winning author Tristan Gooley, 'The Sherlock Holmes of Nature,' shares his passion for natural navigation. Explore nature's secrets, purposeful patterns, and the joy of simple adventures. Learn about his transition from podcasting to writing and continuous learning as a natural navigator. Join the conversation on navigating nature's clues and exciting future guests in this insightful podcast.
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- Understanding the difference between true north and magnetic north enhances navigational skills.
- Decoding nature's signs reveals a profound connection to the environment and fosters problem-solving abilities.
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The Concept of True North versus Magnetic North
True north, determined based on geography and the North Pole, remains constant while magnetic north fluctuates due to the magnetosphere's activity. Tristan Gouli discusses the discrepancies between true and magnetic north, highlighting the challenges they pose for navigation with maps and compasses. The wandering nature of magnetic north, impacted by Earth's molten iron core, leads to intriguing natural phenomena, where understanding these concepts enriches one's navigational skills and appreciation of Earth's magnetic field.
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