Researchers believe that the event may repeat itself on August 8.
On August 7, a stream of solar wind hit Earth, which caused a G2 class magnetic storm on the planet. As reported by the space weather monitoring site Spaceweather, this event came as a surprise to scientists.
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At first, the speed of the solar wind flow was low , but during the day on August 7, it reached 600 kilometers per second. This resulted in a moderately strong magnetic storm enveloping the Earth.
The site emphasizes that the storm is gradually subsiding, but there is a possibility of a repeat of the magnetic storm on August 8 as the solar wind is still blowing.
< p>Magnetic storms are disturbances of the Earth's geomagnetic field that can last from several hours to several days and have different intensities. They affect the operation of communication systems and can cause technical failures.
Magnetic storms can also affect the condition of elderly and weather-dependent people. Yes, a person can feel headache, dizziness, nausea, irritability, insomnia, muscle pain, etc.
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Previously scientists stated that increased solar activity forces satellites located in Earth's orbit, to leave their orbits. According to researchers' forecasts, the situation will only worsen in the future.
