How does an earthquake occur in space?
You must have often heard that the earth was shaken by the earthquake, but do you know that earthquakes also occur in space? This is called ‘spacequake’. These are the result of excessive movement of energy in the Earth’s magnetic field. This is not a fictional phenomenon, but a real scientific event, which can have an indirect effect on our lives.
How do space earthquakes occur?
There is a powerful magnetic field around the earth, called magnetosphere. This magnetic field protects us from harmful rays and solar radiation coming from space. However, when the solar wind emanating from the sun, which is a sharp flow of ionized gas, collides with this magnetic field, it produces a type of ‘stretch’. It is stretched back like a rubber band and jerks back. In this process, magnetic energy comes back to Earth with a shock. This shock is called space earthquake i.e. spacequake.
Difference in space earthquake and normal earthquake
Indeed, the normal earthquake originates from the Earth’s tectonic plates, which physically causes the Earth’s surface, while space earthquakes occur within the magnetic field. Common earthquakes produce seismic waves, which can damage buildings and pour cracks in the ground. In contrast, space earthquake produces electromagnetic waves, which can affect technical systems such as satellites, GPS, telecommunications and power grids.
What is the study about space earthquake?
Effect of space earthquake on earth?
Space earthquake does not have a physical effect, such as a normal earthquake, but its effects are very important from technical terms. When these powerful magnetic shocks enter the Earth’s atmosphere, grand lights such as Northern Lights arise, which can be seen especially in northern polar regions.
In addition, these magnetic movement can cause fluctuations in power grids, which can disrupt electricity supply. Also, GPS and satellite -based communication systems can also be affected, which can make the technical services of modern life unstable.
When was it studied for the first time?
The phenomenon of space earthquake was first seen by scientists during the Themis Space Mission in 2010. Since then, many researches have proved that space earthquakes cause heavy upheaval in the magnetic field, causing problems that affect technical systems on Earth.
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