Tag: Gannon
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Gannon Solar Storm Shrinks Earth’s Shield: What 2024’s Event Revealed
Overview: A Solar Tempest That Reshaped Space Weather Last year’s solar storm, known in some circles as “Gannon,” delivered more than a spectacular auroral display. According to combined measurements from Japan’s space agency and international partners, the storm temporarily reduced a key protective layer around Earth to roughly one-fifth of its typical size. While the…
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Satellite Data Reveals 2024 Solar Storm Gannon Shrunk Earth’s Plasma Shield to One-Fifth Size
What happened during the 2024 solar storm known as Gannon In late 2024, a powerful solar storm named Gannon unleashed a barrage of charged particles toward Earth. While such storms are not uncommon, scientists were surprised by the extent of the impact on Earth’s protective layers. Data from multiple satellites indicates that the storm compressed…
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Solar Superstorm Gannon: Plasmasphere Crushed
Overview: What happened during Solar Superstorm Gannon In a display that reminded scientists why space weather matters, a powerful geomagnetic storm—nicknamed Gannon—shook Earth’s near-space environment. Such solar superstorms are rare events, typically occurring once every 20 to 25 years, but when they strike, they illuminate the complex interactions between the Sun’s eruptions and our planet’s…