In the near future, the planet may be covered by strong magnetic storms.
, which can lead to magnetic storms, as well as the appearance of auroras in regions where they are not normally observed, reports Space.com.
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Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) were released on August 14 and 15. As these emissions travel the distance from the Sun to Earth, one of them can “eat” the other.
Cannibalism in the CME is observed when our star emits two flares in a short time. The second is more powerful, and therefore faster. The emissions are expected to reach Earth on August 18 and could lead to a magnetic storm, as well as the appearance of the northern lights further south than usual.
According to the space weather tracking site Space Weather, the first impact on the Earth's magnetic field was inflicted on August 17. It is likely to be only the first of a series that will cover our planet in the coming days. This can lead to strong magnetic storms, the danger is especially great on August 18 and 19.
Magnetic storms are disturbances of the Earth's geomagnetic field that can last from a few 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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