Eerie Song Of Earth S Magnetic Field During A Solar Storm Captured By Scientists
The sun is constantly sending out a stream of charged particles known as the solar wind. Earth is protected from this by its magnetic field, preventing these particles from entering our atmosphere. However, explosions on the sun’s surface can send a huge clouds of particles and radiation out into space. If these are directed towards Earth, when they hit they can cause major disruptions to our satellite systems, cause widespread blackouts and affect GPS systems....