The solar storms have been the subject of research in recent yearsbecause there is the possibility that a flare from our massive star will directly affect us on Earth.
Experts in the field of astrophysics are trying to understand the behavior of solar cycles, in which bursts of energy are usually released that have a direct impact on our planet’s magnetic field.
The possibility of damage as a consequence of the phenomena of the Sun they are always within the statistics. But a recent investigation carried out by scientists from the University of Chile has shown that a geostorm could cause a massive ‘blackout’ much sooner than is thought.
A note published by the people of The counter, details that the research (or the Paper) of these Chilean experts appears in the scientific journal Space Weather. They explain that it is one of the most read reports since its publication, an issue that certifies the seriousness of the matter.
A solar storm generates unusual behaviors in Earth’s magnetic fields. And in this way it affects navigation and aeronautics, since it alters the compasses. The mentioned site indicates that a similar phenomenon “caused blackouts in 1989 and 2003.”
A matter for which they warn that the next one could be registered at the end of this same 2023. “If the event is very intense, it could have an effect on communications, on different communication technologies, electricity transmission, etc.,” says Pablo Moya. , academic from the Department of Physics of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Chile, specialized in space weather with work at NASA.
“Our results suggest that Solar Cycle 25, which has just started and is expected to end around 2034, should be stronger than the current cycle. The maximum should occur between this year and the next. The peak should come soon”, he added.
An event like this can trigger a series of effects in Earth’s magnetosphere and ionosphere. In the magnetosphere, it can generate additional electrical currents that can affect electrical power grids and satellite communication systems. In the ionosphere, it can cause distortion in radio signals and shortwave communications.