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Severe solar storm will generate auroras as far south as Alabama

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2024 23:02:14 No.1281418 View View Reply Original Report

https://www.earth.com/news/severe-solar-storm-will-generate-auroras-as-far-south-as-alabama/

A significant geomagnetic solar storm is currently in progress, sparked by recent solar eruptions that have hurled plasma towards Earth.

This atmospheric phenomenon is set to illuminate skies with the Northern Lights, extending unusually far south to regions including Alabama and Northern California as early as Monday.
NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center Update
March 24, 2024 at 6:00 pm Eastern Time

In an urgent communication dated March 24, 2024, the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) announced a significant geomagnetic disturbance, marking a severe escalation in space weather conditions.

The issued alert highlighted a Geomagnetic K-index of 8, teetering on 9, a threshold that was crossed at 1628 UTC, within the synoptic period of 1500-1800 UTC.

This event has activated a severe (G4) warning on the NOAA Space Weather Scale, indicative of intense geomagnetic activity with potential wide-reaching impacts on both technology and natural phenomena.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2024 23:02:37 No.1281419 Report

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Space Weather Scale explanation

The NOAA Space Weather Scale, a framework designed to categorize the severity of space weather events, details five levels of geomagnetic storms, G1 (Minor) to G5 (Extreme), each with distinct potential impacts on Earth’s infrastructure and environment.

The scale, which is thoroughly explained on the SWPC’s website, serves as a critical tool for understanding and preparing for the effects of space weather phenomena.
Current storm is a G4

The severity of the current event, classified as G4, suggests significant disturbances. Geomagnetically induced currents could pose widespread challenges to voltage control systems, potentially triggering protective measures that inadvertently disconnect crucial components of the power grid. Additionally, these currents may amplify in pipelines, further complicating the situation.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2024 23:03:09 No.1281420 Report

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Spacecraft and satellite warnings

Spacecraft operations are also under threat, with increased risks of surface charging, which can damage satellite components.

Low Earth orbit satellites may face enhanced drag, affecting their trajectories and complicating tracking and orientation tasks.

These conditions not only disrupt satellite functionality but also impair services reliant on these satellites, including navigation and communication.
Auroras will be seen further south

One of the more visible consequences of such geomagnetic storms is the enhancement of the aurora borealis, or northern lights, which could potentially be observed as far south as Alabama and northern California, a rare spectacle for residents in these areas.

This phenomenon, while stunning, underscores the reach and power of the geomagnetic activity currently at play.
Navigation system impact

Moreover, the event is expected to severely impact navigation systems, with satellite-based navigation (GPS) services facing degradation or complete outages lasting hours.

This poses significant risks for sectors reliant on precise location services, including aviation, maritime navigation, and emergency response operations.
Communications systems at risk

Communication systems are not spared, as high-frequency (HF) radio signals, essential for long-distance communication without the reliance on satellite or wired networks, may experience sporadic performance or complete blackouts.

This disruption affects not only amateur radio enthusiasts but also professional networks that depend on HF radio, including aviation, maritime, and some military operations.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2024 23:10:50 No.1281421 Report

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This sounds a bit hyperbolic in terms of its effects on tech.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 25 Mar 2024 00:40:11 No.1281428 Report

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>>1281418
>earth.com
Stop posting this blogshit here

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 25 Mar 2024 03:51:26 No.1281445 Report

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my poles!!!! my earths poles!!!!
get a real job hippie

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 25 Mar 2024 04:37:43 No.1281451 Report

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>>1281445
Yeah they are nothing but poledancers for government handouts! Stupid science NERDS

JJ Jameson, editor and big science nerd in chief

JJ Jameson, editor and big science nerd in chief Mon 25 Mar 2024 09:00:28 No.1281476 Report

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>>1281428

https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4552740-severe-geomagnetic-storm-conditions-impacting-earth-noaa-says-what-to-know/

why is there always a hall monitor type around to complain.
I bet it was the type to go ''oh teacher teacher, johnny was doing smack in the boy's room''.
we mean kids would always take this types lunch money and make them give us blowjobs after school.
born bitches

This and total eclipse in s ontario apr 8 make good viewing for me.

>>1281451
>Stupid science NERDS
I was a science nerd, but i still took the bitch's lunch money(just kidding about the BJs) because i was a physically big nerd

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 27 Mar 2024 01:14:23 No.1281957 Report

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https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g1-minor-geomagnetic-storm-watch-26-mar
Downgraded to G1

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