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From sparking powerful solar storms to causing forest fires, know the dangers of solar winds

14Nov

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From sparking powerful solar storms to causing forest fires, know the dangers of solar winds

[ad_1] Solar winds have been part of the reason behind the recent series of solar storms that have struck the Earth in the last couple of weeks. They either sparked solar storm incidents or amplified an active storm. But often, we tend to overlook its potential to cause damage when compared to solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CME). However, as per NASA officials and research papers, these stellar winds are capable of not only sparking solar storms but also triggering forest fires, and damaging spacecraft, potentially putting the lives of astronauts in danger.What are solar winds?Solar winds are not winds since space is entirely vacuum and air does not exist there. These ‘winds' are powerful waves of plasma that are created in the corona of the Sun. They contain both solar partic...

NASA reveals secrets of the Solar Wind-take a bow Parker Solar Probe!

20Jun

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NASA reveals secrets of the Solar Wind-take a bow Parker Solar Probe!

[ad_1] NASA sent the Parker Solar Probe on a daring mission to study the Sun's outermost atmosphere, known as the corona, and since then, scientists have made it reveal secrets about the solar wind that impacts the Earth in various ways. Solar wind is a continuous flow of charged particles called plasma, which is released from the Sun's corona out into space. Parker Solar Probe spacecraft, operated by NASA, was launched in 2018 with the primary objective of investigating the Solar Wind and its impact on Earth.In a recent study published in Nature, researchers unveiled new insights into the Solar Wind based on data collected by the Parker Solar Probe, as reported by VOA English Learning. The spacecraft made history in 2021 by entering the Sun's Corona for the first time, reaching a dista...

Solar winds moving at a hellish 600 km per second, COLLIDE with Earth as solar storm terror continues

31Mar

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Solar winds moving at a hellish 600 km per second, COLLIDE with Earth as solar storm terror continues

[ad_1] Solar activity has been on the rise ever since the turn of 2023, but the month of March in particular witnessed some record-breaking solar storms. In the second week of the month, the Earth suffered the blow of a G3-class geomagnetic storm that delayed a SpaceX rocket launch and disrupted the operations of oil rigs in Canada. Worse was to come. In the third week of March, the worst solar storm in six years, a G4-class geomagnetic storm struck the Earth. And now, the planet must brace for another ordeal as solar winds, moving as fast as 600 kilometers per second, have struck the Earth. Forecasters have also issued a solar storm warning for later today.The incident was reported by SpaceWeather.com which noted in its website, “Earth is entering a stream of solar wind flowing 600 km/...

Gigantic hole on Sun to spark dazzling auroras as far as New York as Solar storm imminent

23Mar

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Gigantic hole on Sun to spark dazzling auroras as far as New York as Solar storm imminent

[ad_1] Just a couple of days ago, a CME grazed Earth which had a ripple effect and its presence alone sparked auroras in the Arctic Circle. Moreover, a spotted Sun during sunrise was detected by astrophotographers in regions of higher altitudes, which could lead to disastrous consequences in the near future. However, there is more pressing concern as a large hole was observed on the solar surface, one which could lead to a dangerous solar storm as well as stunning auroras.According to a report by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a coronal hole was observed in the Sun's magnetic field which could spark a solar storm tomorrow, March 24. This solar storm is expected to bring about a G2-class Geomagnetic storm, as per the NOAA report. Stunning auroras to be ...

Solar storm DANGER! NASA spots giant hole on Sun blasting solar winds towards Earth

21Mar

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Solar storm DANGER! NASA spots giant hole on Sun blasting solar winds towards Earth

[ad_1] Yesterday, March 20, it was reported that the Earth may suffer a glancing blow from an incoming coronal mass ejection (CME) today. While astronomers keep an eye out on its development, a far more concerning development has been spotted on the Sun. The NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory has detected a large hole in the Sun's atmosphere which is spewing a stream of solar winds. This solar wind is expected to reach our planet between March 23 and 24, and can cause another powerful solar storm event. Things can worsen if there is any incoming CME on that day as the resultant effect would be multiplied due to the effect of solar winds. Check details.The development was reported by SpaceWeather.com which noted on its website, “A large hole has opened in the sun's atmosphere, and it is sp...

Breakthrough by Parker Solar Probe! After 60 years, origin of solar wind found, says NASA

20Jan

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Breakthrough by Parker Solar Probe! After 60 years, origin of solar wind found, says NASA

[ad_1] NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission has uncovered significant new clues about the origins of the solar wind. NASA's scientists have made a breakthrough in a 60-year quest to understand the origin of the solar wind. Scientists have found that the jets or jetlets, at the base of the Sun's outer atmosphere could power the solar wind. Informing about the same NASA Sun and Space tweeted, "#ICYMI - NASA scientists have made a breakthrough in a 60-year quest to understand the origin of the solar wind. They've found that tiny jets, or "jetlets," at the base of the Sun's outer atmosphere could power the solar wind." "Scientists with NASA's Parker Solar Probe mission have uncovered significant new clues about the origins of the solar wind – a continual stream of charged particle...