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Is Solar wind Harmful or Beneficial to earth ? What does this mean for our future generation?

SOLAR WIND Thiyaneshwaran Thiruvudaiyan Sivanandan Block 4

English 12 5/21/2014

SOLAR WIND  Solar wind is a phenomenon that occurs when charged particles

are released from the solar corona  the residue of nuclear fusion which takes place on the surface of

the sun.  They are carried and released from the sun my particle waves

known as Alfren waves

 Solar wind is not considered to be a major threat.  It is theorized that this astral occurrence can grow in strength and

eventually bring destruction to our planet.  In the future it is predicted to be one of the most dangerous

phenomenon because the magnetosphere would be destroyed.

 Solar wind is actually consists of a charged beam of particles that

bombard the earth at 300-900 km/s from the coronal region of the sun.  It does prevent cosmic rays from entering and damaging our solar

system but, solar wind itself can disrupt the magnetic field around the earth and possibly damage our atmosphere.  solar wind damages the magnetosphere through expansion,

causing it to become thin and weaker.

 When multiple occurrences of solar wind merge together they

produce a solar storm.  When earth is struck with a solar storm we face problems, toward

communications and sometimes we face power outages.  Auroras that can be seen in the north are actually discharging

particles of solar wind that are dispersing through light particles.

 Solar wind disrupts the magnetic field which in turn disrupts

communication frequency on earth.  When the particles hit Earth they discharge forming these light

formations as we know as auroras.  It is growing in strength over time

THE PLANETARY DYNAMO EFFECT  At one point in time, in the early ages of the universe, Mars was

very much similar to Earth in a way that it also showed signs of life.  At that point in time Mars had magnetosphere as well as an

atmosphere  Its existence was cut short due to damage caused by Solar wind.

 Solar wind was dangerous in the past, and it is just as injurious to

earth in present day.  the influences of solar wind were more severe.  The sun was still young and the flames fanned high, which in turn

strengthened the charged particles that formed solar wind.

 This idea was based on the fact that the higher temperature of the

sun causes stronger fusion to occur on its surface.  This process produces stronger charged particles to be released

from the solar corona by an after product that carries solar wind.  These after products are actually Alfren waves, which assist

charged particles on the surface of the sun to reach the corona and be launched toward Earth.

 Back then, our planet rotated at a faster rate and thereby had a

stronger magnetic field.  This further strengthened by Earth’s atmosphere and allowed it to

withstand the bombardment of solar storms from the sun’s corona.  Mars’ however did not last; it had rotated at a lesser rate and

thereby had a weaker magnetosphere. It could not withstand solar wind.

 there is a direct correlation between atmospheric strength and

rotational speed of our planet to the strength of our magnetosphere.  After this incident had taken place the remaining heat on Mars

escaped, leaving the planet to become cold and desolate as it is now.  If something is not done to strengthen our magnetosphere we along

with all other creatures on earth will be facing extinction due to loss of our magnetosphere, which will lead to the destruction of our atmosphere and cause to freeze over.

WHAT CAN WE DO?  It is stated that if we have a stronger atmosphere then we will

have a stronger magnetosphere.  If we take the measure to strengthen our atmosphere we will be

able to protect Earth from solar wind.  There are many little things we can do to save the planet

 We can accomplish this goal through reducing our consumption of

fossil fuels.  Taking the bus instead of the car reduces air pollution that

destroys our ozone.  Biking

is an even more environmentally friendly way of transportation

 We need to properly disposing our trash  recycle, reuse, and reduce.  This will minimize the amount of green house gases that reach and

eat away at our ozone layer

 When air pollution reaches the ozone it destroys Trioxide

particles, which make up the ozone.  This is mainly caused by green house gases which eat away our

ozone by chemically reacting with trioxide.  When the ozone is weakened we begin to lose heat as well. It is

critical for our survival to reduce this pollution.

 This in turn will be minimizing factory production levels for items

such as plastic bottles.  We live on earth and so we are responsible for taking care of it.  In the end it falls into our hands to save our planet from

destruction by solar wind which would cause our planet to freeze over, becoming barren and desolate.

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Association, 1 Jan. 2012. Web. 21 May 2014. .  Dehant, V., et al. "Planetary Magnetic Dynamo Effect On Atmospheric Protection

Of Early Earth And Mars." Space Science Reviews 129.1-3 (2007): 279-300. Academic Search Premier. Web. 7 May 2014.  "Current research." Savin Group. Savin Group, n.d. Web. 21 May 2014.

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Magnetic storm. Dir. David Sington. WGBH Video, 2003. Film.

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