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NOAA says ‘extreme’ Solar storm will persist through the weekend (arstechnica.com)

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[-] Kichae@lemmy.ca 1 points 6 months ago

Yes. You're being bombarded by electromagnetic radiation caused by the interaction of solar ions and the Earth's magnetic field as well as the excitation and de-excitation of atoms in the atmosphere from collisions with said ions.

That radiation has wavelengths primarily in the infrared and visible spectrum, with some ultraviolet radiation also being emitted.

So, you know, nothing you wouldn't experience just from being outside after 7am

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