Astronomers report an expected geomagnetic storm that will hit us on November 20 (Monday), informs Meteo Balkans.
According to data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA), it will be of the G2-G3 class. Disruption to communications networks and even Internet outages are possible in parts of Europe and Asia, and overnight on the 21st and over the US.
Categories
As is known, magnetic storms are divided into five categories – G1 “weak”, G2 “medium”, G3 “strong”, G4 “very strong” and G5 “extremely strong”.
The cause of this storm is the ejected portion of plasma from the AR3686 sunspot.
The intensity of X-ray radiation from solar flares is denoted by the Latin letters A, B, C, M, X, with X indicating the most powerful flares.
The main stream is directed towards Earth, which will cause a strong magnetic storm on November 20, 2023.
What can the magnetic storm do to us?
Usually, the disturbances caused by it adversely affect the elderly and people with weak immunity. Those who are sensitive to the phenomena may experience fatigue, headache, malaise, fluctuating blood pressure and poor concentration.
What is a geomagnetic storm?
Geomagnetic storms are large and sudden disturbances in the values of the Earth’s magnetic field caused by its interaction with the solar wind. When an eruption is observed from one of the active regions of the Sun, a stream of plasma is released into the interplanetary space, which is launched at a speed between 600 and 900 km/sec.
It usually takes about two days for this flow to reach Earth. Charged particles manage to penetrate through the polar regions and cause the formation of powerful current systems around the equator and polar circles.
How to protect ourselves?
During geomagnetic storms, doctors advise to follow a diet with fruits and vegetables, without animal fats. Drinking more water also helps a lot. Spend a few hours outside, but don’t overdo it with the walks.
The consumption of heavy food is not recommended, as well as prolonged stagnation in closed rooms without fresh air.
2023-11-19 12:51:24
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