Solar Flare Threatens Tech Disruption Oct 3-5

The impending series of geomagnetic storms is expected in the coming days due to the quick flow of the solar wind, emanating from the large coronal hole in the sun. This can cause moderate geomagnetic storms affecting various land plots.

Sunny spot, recorded on the pictures of the NASA solar dynamics observatory, causing one of the strongest solar outbreaks during the current solar cycle. Solar spots are areas with a powerful magnetic field, which is thousands of times stronger than Earth’s. Such a strong magnetic field prevents the influx of hot gases from the bowels of the sun to its surface, which reduces the temperature of these sections.

Freezes that occur near the solar spots are radiation emissions. The flash emanating from the AR3842 spots has already caused a radio tank over Hawaii, and according to Data the National Administration of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research of the United States (Noaa), new malfunctions are also possible. Strong flashes can violate radio communications on the sunny side of the Earth, which leads to a deterioration in the quality of signals in high-frequency ranges.

In addition, observers suggest that this outbreak could be associated with a coronal mass ejection (CME), in which plasma flows are thrown into space. The analysis of data from coronagraphs will confirm the presence of such an emission and evaluate its effect on the Earth. If the coronal emission reaches the Earth, this can strengthen the polar radiance, which will become visible in the north of the United States and even in some areas of the Midwest.

National Space Weather Forecast (SWPC) already released a warning about probable geomagnetic storms from October 3 to 5. It is expected that the storm will have a slight effect on technological systems, although it is assumed that these effects can be minimized. It is recommended to monitor further forecast updates as the situation develops.

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