Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections
#Magneticstorm
The March 1940 Superstorm - Geoelectromagnetic Hazards And Impacts On American Communication And Power Systems
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2022SW003379 <-- shared paper
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#spaceweather #geomagnetic #history #historic #1940 #USA #measurement #spatialanalysis #geomagnetism #risk #hazard #effects #ICME #CME #coronalmassejection #interference #electricity #electrical #utilities #infrastructure #impacts #communications #telecommunications #geoelectromagnetic #solarwind #magneticstorm #humanimpacts #geoelectric #geology #soil #operations #transmission #power #energy #energysupply #naturalhazard@USGS | @CIRES
Surviving christmas with #Browar #Artezan #magneticstorm #NewEnglandIPA #beer #bier #birra #cerveza #olut #öl #pivo #piwo #piwokraftowe
Solar Cycle, Geology, And Geoelectric Hazards For Power Grids
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20243036 <-- link to the (new) USGS fact sheet
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https://www.usgs.gov/programs/geomagnetism <-- USGS geomagnetism home page
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https://youtu.be/sKr4ZcM03r0?si=Xw_lo5PZGRA-vqWN <-- Chronology of Noteworthy Geomagnetic Storms [video]
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #usgs #spaceweather #space #geophysics #geomagnetism #electricity #infrastructure #magneticstorm #powertransmission #geoelectric #geology #spatialanalysis #soil #geomorphology #resistance #CME #solar #sunspots #risk #hazard #damage #blackouts #economics #cost
@USGS
May’s Huge Geomagnetic Storm Created A Previously Unseen Vortex In Earth’s Atmosphere
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https://www.iflscience.com/mays-huge-geomagnetic-storm-created-a-previously-unseen-vortex-in-earths-atmosphere-75610 <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GL110632 <-- shared paper
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GL110506 <-- shared paper
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-41735-3 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #magneticstorm #spaceweather #model #modeling #geomagnetism #solar #sun #CME #coronalmassejection #solarflare #aurora #geophysics #GOLD #remotesensing #satellite #nasa #thermosphere #atmosphere #ionosphere #aircurrents #poles #earth #magneticfield #swirlypatterns #Equatorial #EIA #Ionization #Anomaly ##
On The Uncertain Intensity Estimate Of The 1859 Carrington Storm
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https://doi.org/10.1051/swsc/2024015 <-- shared paper
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrington_Event <-- background on the Carrington Event
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["The big one", if it happened today we would be right royally %^#$& (excuse my pretend language 😉 ), we are nowhere close to being hardened, etc; my other ½ is a space weather scientist, until I knew her I was not fully aware of all the risks and hazards associated with space weather]
#GIS #spatial #mapping #Magneticstorm #spaceweather #historicalevent #statisticalanalysis #spatialanalysis #geostatistics #model #modeling #geomagneticstorm #geomagnetism #solar #sun #risk #hazard #infrastructure #CME #coronalmassejection #solarflare #blackouts #humanimpacts #electricpowergrid #CarringtonEvent #numericmodel #aurora #usgs #space #geophysics #naturalhazards #extremeevents
#aurora #AuroraBorialis #AuroraAustralis #MagneticStorm
Current Space Weather Conditions 30 minute forecast #NOAA
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast
@fennix
It’s not just in North America! Many far north and far south regions are already experiencing it (see @iangriffin in the last 6hrs).
While this isn’t hugely helpful, it does give an indication of timeframes for locations, depending on how high you set the KP index setting:
https://www.sws.bom.gov.au/Aurora/3/1
Strong #MagneticStorm to hit soon: When and how to be prepared
Story by Maria Kholina, January 2, 2024
"Red-level magnetic storm is sweeping across the Earth, and many people may begin to feel a decline in well-being by the second half of today. The unsettled #magnetosphere will persist for the next few days, according to Meteoagent.
Magnetic storms can lead to discomfort and change in well-being. #SolarFlares and explosions on the Sun release a significant amount of solar energy into space, consisting of charged particles such as protons and electrons. These particles, when reaching Earth's magnetosphere, create activity known as magnetic or solar storms.
"Experts classify storms based on K-index, ranging from 1 to 9, with higher values indicating more intense storms and their potential impact. Storms with a K-index above 5 are classified as Red-level storms, capable of affecting human well-being.
"Such storms can affect people's health, disrupt communication sources such as #satellites, #GPS, #CellTowers, and #radio frequencies. Storms with a K-index exceeding 7 may even result in polar #auroras.
"As per data from NOAA, TESIS satellites, and international meteorological laboratories worldwide, a Red-level K-index 5 storm will hit the Earth in the second half of January 2. Throughout January 3, a K-index 4 storm will be observed, and on January 4, the Earth will once again experience a Red-level K-index 5 storm.
"The magnetosphere will return to a calm state on January 5.
"Experts classify storms based on K-index, ranging from 1 to 9, with higher values indicating more intense storms and their potential impact. Storms with a K-index above 5 are classified as Red-level storms, capable of affecting human well-being.
"Such storms can affect people's health, disrupt communication sources such as satellites, GPRS, cell towers, and radio frequencies. Storms with a K-index exceeding 7 may even result in polar auroras.
"Research indicates a correlation between magnetic storms and human well-being. People often complain of symptoms such as: headaches, dizziness, migraines, brain fog, daytime drowsiness, insomnia, decreased concentration, general weakness, rapid fatigue increased anxiety, irritability, exacerbation of chronic illnesses."
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