The US National Weather Service has issued a warning for this Friday, resulting in solar flares, unusual conditions.
Geomagnetic storm. Photo: X
He National Weather Service of America It issued an unprecedented warning this Friday, warning of a Geomagnetic storm A severe degree. This exceptional situation arises as a result of a series of Sun burn and brand For the first time in twenty years The country is facing an event of this magnitude.
He Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) It released a statement detailing the situation and said it would provide more information in the coming hours.
Geomagnetic storm. Photo: N.A.
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Impact of geomagnetic storms
As detailed in the report, geomagnetic storms can have a significant impact on Earth’s orbital infrastructure and the Earth’s surface. Tierra. These storms have potential Interferes with communicationThe Electricity networkThe Navigation And this Radio and satellite operations.
According to the data collected by the agencies, the beginning of this series of solar flares has been established May 8 Also, following weather forecasts, conditions indicate that the storm will last through the weekend.
Geomagnetic storm. Photo: ESA.
“A Large sunspot has produced moderate to very strong eruptions since Wednesday,” the agency described. “At least five eruptions have been associated Mass ejections from the solar corona It appears to be headed for Earth.”
Specifically, coronal mass ejections are indicated Plasma explosions Y Magnetic fields This fact can cause geomagnetic storms when the solar corona, the outer part of the Sun’s atmosphere, is directed toward our planet, according to the description provided by NOAA.
At the same time, Spaceweather.comA site specializing in space phenomena described the situation An incredible sequence of five solar mass ejections launched toward Earth by a large sunspot. According to their estimation, this situation is equal to a Category 4 hurricane If it is a terrestrial event.
Sun is the most important star in the solar system. Photo: Unsplash.
Faced with this particular situation, US officials urged people to be cautious Possible interferences Follow important services and safety recommendations during this period of geomagnetic storm.
However, it is expected to be delivered in a few hours. Detailed information The impact and estimated duration of this storm and other series Specific recommendations In some way, its effects must be mitigated.
