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المملكة: Urgent: Astronomical researcher: The sun is strongly active and releases 5 explosions of the highest category within 24 hours


During the past twenty-four hours, the sun witnessed remarkable activity, represented by recording five

Magnetic activity

Hindi explained that sunspots are areas of high magnetic activity, and represent the main source of powerful solar explosions, noting that their increasing numbers directly reflect on the strength and frequency of the explosions.

He explained that the effects of solar explosions reach the Earth in successive stages; It begins with an immediate effect represented by a flash of radiation that may cause temporary disturbances in radio communications and interference with satellite signals, then is followed within about 24 hours by the arrival of solar winds loaded with high-energy particles that may pose a danger to astronauts and increase the radiation load on satellites.

Magnetic storms

Hindi added that the subsequent stage may witness the arrival of clouds of charged plasma, leading to Magnetic storms cause disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic system, and raise the possibility of affecting communications systems and electricity networks, especially in areas near the poles, in addition to increasing the chances of the aurora appearing more clearly in the polar regions.

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