The Earth is always at risk from various cosmological objects including asteroids, comets and even geomagnetic storms. Now, there is a chance that the volatile Sun is going to spew out a huge amount of energy and if that is directed at the Earth, it will have various consequences. Concern has been raised by NASA after the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) revealed that the Sun might potentially release solar flares which can ultimately lead to a geomagnetic storm today. (Unsplash)
1/5 The Earth is always at risk from various cosmological objects including asteroids, comets and even geomagnetic storms. Now, there is a chance that the volatile Sun is going to spew out a huge amount of energy and if that is directed at the Earth, it will have various consequences. Concern has been raised by NASA after the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) revealed that the Sun might potentially release solar flares which can ultimately lead to a geomagnetic storm today. (Unsplash)
NASA has released this information after observing a sunspot called Sunspot AR3474. This sunspot has significantly increased in size and this can cause the release of C-class solar flares. These flares are said to be less harmful than M-class solar flares. However, they can still spark a geomagnetic storm on Earth and lead to radio disturbances as well as disrupt satellite activity, and even cause GPS to malfunction. (Pixabay)
2/5 NASA has released this information after observing a sunspot called Sunspot AR3474. This sunspot has significantly increased in size and this can cause the release of C-class solar flares. These flares are said to be less harmful than M-class solar flares. However, they can still spark a geomagnetic storm on Earth and lead to radio disturbances as well as disrupt satellite activity, and even cause GPS to malfunction. (Pixabay)
This potential threat of geomagnetic storms is rising amidst the solar cycle 25. This solar cycle seems to be more active than it was expected. Various sunspots, indicating the rise in solar activity have been observed. Apart from this, NASA has also informed about a coronal hole from which solar winds may reach Earth on October 30 and can cause geomagnetic storms. (Pixabay)
3/5 This potential threat of geomagnetic storms is rising amidst the solar cycle 25. This solar cycle seems to be more active than it was expected. Various sunspots, indicating the rise in solar activity have been observed. Apart from this, NASA has also informed about a coronal hole from which solar winds may reach Earth on October 30 and can cause geomagnetic storms. (Pixabay)
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), has been working on solar research since 1995. This mission has completed 25 years of service. SOHO's primary objective is to study solar activities deeply, observing the sun’s inner core, outer corona, and solar winds. With the help of captured corona images, SOHO observes solar surface velocity and magnetic fields to take preventative measures from geomagnetic storms. (Pixabay)
4/5 The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), has been working on solar research since 1995. This mission has completed 25 years of service. SOHO's primary objective is to study solar activities deeply, observing the sun’s inner core, outer corona, and solar winds. With the help of captured corona images, SOHO observes solar surface velocity and magnetic fields to take preventative measures from geomagnetic storms. (Pixabay)
Geomagnetic storms are the inevitable threat to our planet and its technological infrastructure. Geomagnetic storms can cause power and radio blackouts, the emergence of stunning auroras, radiation exposure for passengers on airplanes, and more. The worst they can do is to pass through integrated circuits, causing damage and altering data stored in the memory of an electronic device. (Pixabay)
5/5 Geomagnetic storms are the inevitable threat to our planet and its technological infrastructure. Geomagnetic storms can cause power and radio blackouts, the emergence of stunning auroras, radiation exposure for passengers on airplanes, and more. The worst they can do is to pass through integrated circuits, causing damage and altering data stored in the memory of an electronic device. (Pixabay)