Information about magnetic storms that will cover the Earth in the near future is once again spreading on social media and in the press. Is this true and who should be concerned — read on.
What are magnetic storms
Magnetic storms are a natural phenomenon that occurs when the solar wind interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field. The latter responds to the penetration, acting as an invisible shield. It protects the planet from the stream of charged particles that constantly emanate from the Sun.
If solar streams pass the barrier, the Earth’s magnetic field vibrates. To measure the strength of disturbances, scientists use a G-index with five levels: from 1 to 5. When assessing, they take data not only on the intensity of changes in the magnetic field but also the consequences. The conditions of people and animals, the operation of communications, navigation, and equipment are important.
Solar flare — truth or fake
The geomagnetic situation is gradually stabilizing; Earth has already left the influence zone of a powerful coronal hole. It was the cause of the strongest magnetic storm in the last three months, which hit the planet at the beginning of the week.
The first and most noticeable impact of the coronal hole occurred on September 15. Then, geomagnetic storms of level G3 were registered, after which activity indices remained elevated. Currently, the Sun is producing weak plasma emissions, but their power is extremely low, and they are passing by the planet.
However, it is too early to relax. Forecasts show that by Sunday, a geostorm is expected again. It will last for two days.
According to data from the Time-in service, serious fluctuations are not expected today or tomorrow. From September 21 to 23, weak magnetic storms are expected in the capital of Tatarstan. Then the situation will return to normal, but only until the next weekend — after that, disturbances will again reach four points.
Magnetic storms: impact on humans
Everything happening beyond our sight leads to changes in people’s health, the operation of equipment, and the air becomes denser. Predicting magnetic storms is important not only for specialists in geophysics but also for the general public.
Services “Mail Weather” and “Mail Health” found out: 42% of Russians are sure they experience malaise during magnetic storms. Another similar number of surveyed citizens stated that they sometimes face worsening conditions. Only 15% of respondents say that such fluctuations go unnoticed for them.
A doctor practicing Chinese and classical medicine stated that over her 30 years of experience working with patients, she can say for sure — magnetic storms negatively affect people. Those with vascular problems suffer especially, since during this period their vessels become either severely spasmed or too relaxed.
Therefore, inhabitants of the planet with cardiovascular diseases are sensitive to magnetic storms. But the risk group also includes those with the so-called “loose” type of constitution. Such people have a tendency to retain fluid.
For the prevention of weather sensitivity, it is advised to pay attention to the condition of the cervical region and relieve tension from the neck. For example, through exercise. Those
