Internet disconnection within October, is it the truth and what is the reason ?
News of the Internet outage at the beginning of October recently topped social media platforms and websites.
Sparking intense controversy among the pioneers of these platforms, between confirmation and denial.
This came after NASA warned of a possible solar storm during the month of October, which would lead to this outage.
Due to the effect of solar winds on Earth, which causes malfunctions and problems in all wireless communications networks.
In addition to satellites and electricity networks.
What is a solar storm ?
Solar storms are disturbances of the Earth’s magnetic field resulting from solar activity
They often include intense solar flares and coronal mass eruptions (CMEs).
When these solar phenomena reach Earth, they interact with the Earth’s magnetic field.
And they cause fluctuations and disturbances called “geomagnetic storms.”
This interaction involves distortion of the Earth’s magnetic field lines.
As well as particles emitted by the Sun during these energetic states can penetrate the magnetic field and enter the Earth’s upper atmosphere.
This can cause phenomena such as aurora borealis at lower latitudes than normal.
In addition to disruptions to power grids, satellite communications, and navigation systems.
In some rare cases, these storms can cause damage to sensitive electronic equipment.
Solar storms are usually classified according to their intensity.
The most severe storms are classified as G5, and their effects vary based on factors such as:
The intensity of solar activity and the state of the Earth’s magnetic field.
What is the truth about the global Internet outage during October 2023?
Rumors have spread across social media claiming that the world’s internet will cut off completely by October 10, 2023.
Due to an expected severe solar storm.
This speculation came at a time when NASA warned of the possibility of a solar storm.
However, it should be noted that solar storms of this intensity are very rare.
Only two cases of this type were recorded previously, in 1859 and 1921.
In addition, it is difficult to predict the exact timing and occurrence of these storms.
The effect of the solar storm of 1859 on Earth
In 1859, Earth witnessed a rare and famous astronomical event known as the Carrington Event.
A strong solar storm caused widespread repercussions on terrestrial communications, with severe damage recorded.
Its impact was not limited to that, as the effect of the storm was also evident in the appearance of a radiant and amazing aurora throughout the world.
This event occurred before the expected peak of the tenth solar cycle at that time.
And it had a major impact on the telegraph communication system in some areas.
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