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NASA discovers mysterious X-shaped plasma formations baffling scientists in Earth’s ionosphere
NASA discovers mysterious X-shaped plasma formations baffling scientists in Earth's ionosphere NASA's GOLD satellite has spotted bizarre X-shaped and C-shaped structures floating in Earth's ionosphere — the electrically charged atmospheric layer that keeps our GPS and radio communications working. The twist? These formations appeared during completely calm space weather conditions,…
NASA’s GOLD satellite has spotted bizarre X-shaped and C-shaped structures floating in Earth’s ionosphere — the electrically charged atmospheric layer that keeps our GPS and radio communications working. When sunlight hits atmospheric molecules, it strips away electrons and creates plasma — that’s the stuff that lets your radio signals bounce around the planet and keeps your GPS working when you’re trying to find the nearest coffee shop. • Electric and magnetic fields within the ionosphere • Particle density variations during the eclipse • Temperature fluctuations as the moon’s shadow passed overhead • Real-time plasma behavior during rapid light changes
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