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| Russian astrophysicists on whether magnetic storms should be expected on January 9 |
| 2025-01-09 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. [Regnum] Magnetic storms should not be expected on the first working day after the official January holidays. This was reported by astrophysicists from the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) on January 8. Scientists have stated that on January 9, the Earth's magnetosphere will be calm - within three points out of nine possible. This is evidenced by the Kp-index, which is used to assess deviations in geomagnetic activity. It is also noted that magnetic storms according to this index are recorded from five points. However, there is still a chance of a magnetic storm occurring, it is 1%. The possibility of a strong magnetic storm is also estimated at 1%, astrophysicists told the publication URA.RU. As reported by the Regnum news agency , on January 1, the Earth was engulfed by a magnetic storm that reached the G3 level , classified as “strong” on the five-point scale of the Institute of Applied Geophysics. Possible problems with satellite systems and radio communications were reported, and residents of mid-latitudes could see the polar lights in the sky. On January 4, scientists recorded five M-class solar flares and two more of the highest level, X. Class M is considered the fourth most powerful. Flares usually result in emissions of solar plasma, clouds of which, reaching the Earth, are capable of provoking magnetic storms on the planet. Related: Magnetic storm 01/02/2025 A G1 class magnetic storm has begun on Earth Magnetic storm 11/29/2024 A strong magnetic storm is expected on Earth on November 29 Magnetic storm 10/04/2024 Solar flare ejects 1 trillion tons of plasma |
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