The latest report from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory at the Space Research Institute (IKI) and the Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics emphasizes that the third strongest magnetic storm of the year has occurred. Such events have become a cause for serious concern and scientists are still trying to understand their causes, Liter.kz reports.
According to the data, the current magnetic storm index is around 7, making this the third strongest storm of the year. It is emphasized that the reasons for such events are not fully known.
It is noted that a zone of auroras has formed over almost the entire territory of Russia, with a probability of 90% at latitudes above 65 degrees. IN
Researchers report that a weak magnetic storm that began a few hours ago then intensified. The scientific community noticed that the weak ejection of solar mass from the western edge of the Sun preceding this event, although it had a very low probability of causing a magnetic storm (only about 15%), was able to reach the Earth in just one day.
According to preliminary estimates, the weak ejection that occurred on April 29 appears to have made it to Earth, despite the low likelihood of causing a magnetic storm.
The last two days have seen an increase in activity on the Sun, which scientists say may intensify over the coming weekend and next week, increasing the likelihood of new magnetic storms.
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2024-05-05 13:24:54
