A mass of solar particles could trigger a G4-class geomagnetic storm, affecting power grids and navigation systems.
Emese Grancsa
Current Affairs
Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash
Always see our news on Google
The warning has been issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which warned that the geomagnetic storm could be a G4 class. Such storms can disrupt power grids, alter the trajectory of satellites and interfere with GPS navigation systems. Auroras could also become visible at lower latitudes than usual.
Sources
O puternică furtună geomagnetică lovește astăzi Pământul. Ce daune poate produce
O puternică furtună geomagnetică loveşte joi Pământul. Sunt posibile avarii la rețelele de energie electrică şi "disfuncţionalităţi tehnologice" - Economica.net
O "severă" furtună geomagnetică loveşte astăzi Pământul
O furtună geomagnetică loveşte Pământul. Aurora boreală ar putea fi vizibilă la latitudini mult mai scăzute decât normal
Latest News
17:57
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that it is time to end the war with the USA, emphasizing Tehran's position of power.
17:49
Romanian pensioners living abroad are required to send a life certificate to maintain their pension.
17:39
The facade of the Palace of the Parliament will be illuminated on August 24 in the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
17:31
George Simion entered the USA for meetings with American officials, ignoring calls from former ambassadors for a review of his visa.
17:24
Iran threatens the USA with a "devastating" response after new sanctions
See more news
NEWS ON THE SAME TOPICS
Current Affairs
Bad weather warnings. Over half of the country will be under a yellow code for atmospheric instability and strong winds.
Current Affairs
Romania, under storm warning. ANM: Yellow code of atmospheric instability, with showers, gusts and hail.
Personalized news feed, AI-powered search, and notifications in a more interactive experience.
