The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that it detected a severe geomagnetic storm on the surface of the Sun. Due to the effect of this severe storm, polar lights were observed in New Zealand. NASA also shared a photo taken of this extraordinary event.
For the first time since January 2005, this severe geomagnetic storm The American agency, which is on alert due to this, stated that it may affect electronic devices such as GPS and some parts of electrical networks. Additionally, due to the storm, the country A large area can be covered by the circle of lightHe warned.
Before the warning, on Wednesday Multiple large plasma outputs from the Sun was observed and a series of solar flares occurred.
Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Approaching: Be Prepared!
“NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), part of the National Weather Service, is tracking the Sun following a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that began on May 8,” the emergency alert said. expressions were used. Later, for Friday evening “Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Observation” announced.
In the announcement, “Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure in near-Earth orbit and on the Earth’s surface.” While emphasizing could adversely affect communications, potentially disrupting the electrical grid, navigation, radio and satellite operations. specified.
Solar Flares May Affect Northern Lights
Natural side effects of the potential storm include:
geomagnetic storms, While it can trigger spectacular aurora borealis on Earth, a severe geomagnetic storm polar lights It is stated that it has the potential to be seen in southern regions such as Alabama and Northern California.
Due to the effect of this severe storm, polar lights were observed in New Zealand. NASA also shared a photo taken of this extraordinary event.
A Similar Warning Was Made in January 2005
While the predicted storm is rated as ‘G4’, which means severe, it is emphasized that such a warning was last issued in January 2005. A storm of energetic protons, It hit Earth just 15 minutes later, causing a high-frequency explosion. happened. This indicated the presence of large numbers of energetic electrons in very strong magnetic fields.
Explosion in the blink of an eye, The highest radiation measured in the scientific world in fifty years surprised with its dose and within minutes disabled radiation monitors across the planet. Officials stated that the USA will probably be affected by this storm.
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