Gamma-Ray Burst GRB 221009A Breaks Records; So Powerful It Affects Earth’s Ionospheric Conductivity

Medicine & Technology Nov 15, 2023

GRB 221009A, which hit Earth last year, was the strongest gamma-ray burst. Continue reading to learn how it affected our planet.

Space Force's Lightning-Fast Satellite Launch: Did It Punch a Hole in the Ionosphere?

Sep 22, 2023

Rocket launching Space Force satellite with 27-hour notice may have ruptured ionosphere in record-breaking operation. Continue reading to learn more details.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launch of Falcon 9 Rocket Punctures a Temporary Hole in Earth’s Ionosphere

Jul 22, 2023

A rocket launch by Elon Musk’s SpaceX punches hole in the atmosphere, affecting some of the activities that involve the Earth’s ionosphere. Learn more about it in this article.

Researchers Can Forecast Earthquake with 80% Accuracy By Examining the Ionosphere

Jul 26, 2022

According to a peer-reviewed study published in the scientific journal Remote Sensing in May, Israeli researchers identified a mechanism to predict earthquakes 48 hours ahead with 80% accuracy. Continue reading to know more about the technical discussion of the study.

Tsunami Prediction Could Become Possible Using Data From Tonga Underwater Volcano Eruption

Jul 15, 2022

Researchers in Japan believe shockwaves from the underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga may be used to predict tsunamis. Find out how the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption data could help scientists.

Atmospheric Dynamo: NASA Set to Launch Dynamo-2 Mission to Study Earth-Sized Electric Generator

Jul 07, 2021

Earth-sized electric generator, also known as the atmospheric dynamo, is located 50 miles (80 kilometers) above the surface churning current humans know so little about. NASA scientists are set to send dynamo missions to understand how it generates electricity in the ionosphere.

NASA Seeks to Improve GPS Communications with Study of Ionosphere

Mar 02, 2015

When you don't know how to get to where you are going, chances are you pull out a smartphone or other type of device with a Global Positioning System (GPS) to help guide you where you need to go. What you may not know is that the signals traveling between the GPS satellites and your devices can get distorted thanks to the Earth's upper atmosphere.