Magnetic Storm by MagikUnicorn

Bryce • Sea/Undersea • posted on Apr 01, 2012

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Bryce Art Magnetic Storm A geomagnetic storm is a temporary disturbance of the Earth's magnetosphere caused by a disturbance in the interplanetary medium. A geomagnetic storm is a major component of space weather and provides the input for many other components of space weather. A geomagnetic storm is caused by a solar wind shock wave and/or cloud of magnetic field which interacts with the Earth's magnetic field. The increase in the solar wind pressure initially compresses the magnetosphere and the solar wind magnetic field will interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and transfer an increased amount of energy into the magnetosphere. Both interactions cause an increase in movement of plasma through the magnetosphere (driven by increased electric fields inside the magnetosphere) and an increase in electric current in the magnetosphere and ionosphere. During the main phase of a geomagnetic storm, electric current in the magnetosphere create magnetic force which pushes out the boundary between the magnetosphere and the solar wind. The disturbance in the interplanetary medium which drives the geomagnetic storm may be due to a solar coronal mass ejection (CME) or a high speed stream (co-rotating interaction region or CIR) of the solar wind originating from a region of weak magnetic field on the Sun’s surface. The frequency of geomagnetic storms increases and decreases with the sunspot cycle. CME driven storms are more common during the maximum of the solar cycle and CIR driven storms are more common during the minimum of the solar cycle. There are several space weather phenomena which tend to be associated with a geomagnetic storm or are caused by a geomagnetic storm. These include: Solar Energetic Particle (SEP) events, geomagnetically induced currents (GIC), ionospheric disturbances which cause radio and radar scintillation, disruption of navigation by magnetic compass and auroral displays at much lower latitudes than normal. In 1989, a giant geomagnetic storm energized ground induced currents which disrupted electric power distribution throughout most of the province of Quebec and caused aurorae as far south as Texas. Thanks Magik

Comments (55)

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carlx

1:10PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

Wonderful composition and mood, Magik!!!

bebert

1:16PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

les nuages sont un peu "tordus" mais l'image est bien agréable

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tennesseecowgirl

2:13PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

Lovely job on this!!

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bobrgallegos

2:27PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

Outstanding work on this very beautiful scene Magik!!!!

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drifterlee

2:33PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

Very beautiful, Magik!!!

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emmecielle

3:25PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

Wonderful image! Great colours and mood! :)

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flavia49

3:41PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

gorgeous colors and image

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Madbat

3:58PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

Wow, that looks outstanding!

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evielouise

4:11PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

The history ,the sky, color ,and that beautiful ship to tease the whole pov is fantastic excellent work~

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MarciaGomes

4:27PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

EXTRAORDINÁRIA OBRA MEU AMIGO,PAISAGEM IMPRESSIONANTE.+++++++++++5 OBRIGADO PELA INFORMAÇÃO.

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Richardphotos

5:05PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

the sky is so magical as if they are going on a cruise of no return

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RodS

7:25PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

A fantastic render, Real! Great information, too!

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Flint_Hawk

8:01PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

A wonderful scene! I always enjoy reading your information!

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Isabelle711

9:07PM | Mon, 02 April 2012

Gorgeous. :)))))) Love the warmth of this image. :))))))) Most excellent artwork my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))))

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