Solar storm to strike Earth at 3.6 million mph, may spark geomagnetic storm
[ad_1]
A powerful burst of plasma, called a coronal mass ejection (CME), is set to hit Earth at any time. It is travelling at an incredible speed of 3.6 million kilometres per hour through the inner planets. The solar storm will have many consequences for Earth.When the CME collides with Earth's magnetic field, it is likely to cause a G3-class geomagnetic storm. This could lead to vibrant auroras in the sky. The impact of a CME on Earth depends on several factors, such as its speed, direction, and magnetic fields. If the CME is directed towards Earth and its magnetic fields align with Earth's, the impact can be more severe. The plasma blast erupted from the Sun on May 9, and a large part of it is aimed at Earth.Geomagnetic storms occur when the CME's magnetic fields interact with Earth'...