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Geomagnetic storm reaching G2 – Moderate levels in progress
Solar filament eruption on June 4th unleashed a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) which partially hit Earth's magnetic field at 16:57 UTC on June 7, 2014. The impact sparked minor geomagnetic storming which increased by the morning of June 8th. Geomagnetic K-index of 5 (G1 – Minor) threshold was reached at 04:48 UTC today. Geomagnetic K-index of 6 (G2 – Moderate) threshold was reached at 06:00 UTC. Potential Impacts: area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude. Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms. Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible. HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.&nb… Read more »
Source: http://thewatchers.adorraeli.com/2014/06/08/geomagnetic-storm-reaching-g2-moderate-levels-in-progress/
