A solar storm may hit Earth!
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As per the predictions by NASA scientists, a solar storm is predicted to hit the Earth today.
Solar storms are bursts of mass and energy from the solar surface. What are solar storms?
Solar storm to hit Earth
- The solar storm or solar flare has the potential to cause problems in radio and GPS signals.
- It is also stated that polar lights will also be seen on Earth due to the solar flare.
- Solar storms can impact radio signals, and power grids and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts.
- As per Dr Tamitha Skov, a snake-like filament has launched as a big solar storm in the Earth’s zone.
- When solar radiation strikes Earth’s magnetic field and traps radiation belts, it can dump particles into the upper atmosphere of the Earth to cause Aurora.
- These charged particles can produce their own magnetic fields which can modify Earth’s magnetic field and affect the readings of the compass.
- These magnetic fields can also produce electricity that can lead to blackouts.
- Harmful radiations from the solar flare can’t pass through Earth’s atmosphere to affect human beings on the ground.
- Though, when the radiations are intense, it can disturb the atmosphere in the layer which affects the GPS and communications signals.
- The year 2021 witnessed lots of solar activities like asteroids striking the Earth.
- Also, the Sun has been throwing up filaments and brewing sunspots.
- Though, none has caused any damage.
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The “What If” channel on YouTube considers the potential effects of a solar storm on Earth.
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