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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on July 31, 2010, 18:01

Title: "Spacequakes" Discovered in Earth's Upper Atmosphere
Post by: sam on July 31, 2010, 18:01

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The sun can dump enough energy into Earth's magnetic field to trigger "spacequakes" in our planet's upper atmosphere, a new study has found.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/07/100730-science-space-spacequakes-themis-nasa-auroras-magnetic-field/

Title: Re: "Spacequakes" Discovered in Earth's Upper Atmosphere
Post by: Clive on July 31, 2010, 18:23

I'm hoping to see an aurora from Iceland in a few weeks time, but failing that there are several dedicated "Northern Lights" cruises available during the next couple of years.

Title: Re: "Spacequakes" Discovered in Earth's Upper Atmosphere
Post by: Rik on July 31, 2010, 18:25

What, you can get them ready-frozen?  ;D

Title: Re: "Spacequakes" Discovered in Earth's Upper Atmosphere
Post by: Clive on July 31, 2010, 18:42

You can get them at Tesco's too.   :laugh:

Title: Re: "Spacequakes" Discovered in Earth's Upper Atmosphere
Post by: Simon on July 31, 2010, 18:52

Except, don't get them delivered, or they will be right on the sell by date.

Title: Re: "Spacequakes" Discovered in Earth's Upper Atmosphere
Post by: Rik on July 31, 2010, 18:52

 :laugh:

Title: Re: "Spacequakes" Discovered in Earth's Upper Atmosphere
Post by: Clive on July 31, 2010, 22:06

Once bitten twice shy.   :laugh:

Title: Re: "Spacequakes" Discovered in Earth's Upper Atmosphere
Post by: Simon on July 31, 2010, 22:33

Indeed!