A medium-intensity magnetic storm is expected on Earth on April 2, 2025, which could affect human health, especially those sensitive to changes in cosmic activity. This phenomenon is caused by solar activity, which causes fluctuations in the Earth's magnetic field, writes IZ.
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- What is a magnetic storm?
- Forecast for April 2
- Health effects
- How to protect yourself from magnetic storms?
- Impact on technology
What is a magnetic storm?
Magnetic storms occur when solar emissions, including solar winds and coronal mass ejections, interact with the Earth's magnetic field. This can lead to changes in the Earth's magnetic field, causing storms. Such phenomena can affect navigation systems, power grids, and cause discomfort to people who are particularly sensitive to changes in their environment.
Forecast for April 2
According to meteoagent, a magnetic storm of medium intensity is expected on April 2, lasting several hours. The Kp index, which measures the intensity of magnetic storms, will be 3 (medium level) on this day. This means that the storm will be noticeable, but not extremely powerful.
According to forecasts, the largest geomagnetic disturbances are expected between 12:00 and 18:00 Kyiv time. It is at this time that the greatest impacts on technology, in particular on navigation systems and communications, are likely.
Health effects
Magnetic storms can affect the physical and emotional state of people, especially those who have chronic diseases or increased sensitivity to changes in the magnetic field. Headaches, fatigue, mood swings, sleep disturbances are most often observed. People with cardiac problems should be especially careful, as magnetic storms can affect the cardiovascular system, causing increased blood pressure and deterioration of general well-being.
How to protect yourself from magnetic storms?
In order to minimize the negative impact of magnetic storms, experts advise following a few simple recommendations:
• Reduce physical activity : during this period, you should avoid physical exertion and stressful situations.
• Monitor your well-being : Regularly measuring your blood pressure and controlling your stress levels will help avoid complications.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to the outdoors : during a magnetic storm, reduce the time spent outdoors, especially in areas with high radiation levels.
• Proper nutrition and water balance : following a diet and consuming enough water will also help the body cope more easily with the effects of geomagnetic disturbances.
Impact on technology
Magnetic storms can also have a significant impact on electronic systems and navigation devices. The greatest impact is felt on satellite systems, in particular GPS navigation, as well as on the operation of some types of communications. There may be temporary disruptions in the operation of navigation devices, as well as failures in mobile and Internet communications.
In particular, in the coming hours after the start of the storm, there may be difficulties in the operation of satellite systems, which may affect the accuracy of navigation in aviation and shipping.
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