solar storm

Geomagnetic storm hits Earth, could have triggered auroras in the US

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Geomagnetic storm hits Earth, could have triggered auroras in the US

The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), issued a warning on Sunday that said a G1-class geomagnetic storm has arrived with a K-index of 5. To put things in perspective, let’s break down this scientific phenomenon. According to SpaceWeather dot com, the geomagnetic effects are reported to … Read more

Earth-bound solar storm likely to hit today, may disrupt mobile, GPS technology; check details

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Earth-bound solar storm likely to hit today, may disrupt mobile, GPS technology; check details

The incoming flares are also expected to impact satellites in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. (Picture courtesy: IE) A high-speed solar storm could hit Earth’s magnetic field today, disrupting communication infrastructure and electricity supply around the globe. The solar storm is approaching the planet at 1.6 million kms an hour, according to the National Aeronautics and … Read more