Intense geomagnetic storms could make auroras visible in southern US
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A major disturbance in Earth's magnetic field is expected to make the aurora visible across Canada and much of the northern US on Monday night, potentially reaching even further south.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s space weather prediction center reports intense geomagnetic and solar radiation storms causing this phenomenon.
- These geomagnetic storms may disrupt satellite operations, GPS communications, and other infrastructure, according to the US Geological Survey.
- The current storm is the most intense in over two decades and is expected to persist until at least Tuesday.
- Similar solar storms in November produced vibrant auroras visible as far south as Kansas, Colorado, and Texas in the US, as well as parts of Europe.
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