Category: South Atlantic Anomaly

Navigating the South Atlantic Anomaly: Earth’s Magnetic Pothole

Unveiling the Mysteries of the SAA and Its Impact on Our World
Prof. Aécio D’Silva, Ph.D. and Team
Let’s Explore Together the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), where satellites face the trials of space’s Bermuda Triangle, and its implications for weather and communication systems
South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA) is a peculiar region above South America and the South Atlantic Ocean, notorious for its weaker magnetic field. This anomaly not only poses risks to satellites but also stirs curiosity about its effects on Earth’s weather patterns like the current Rio Grande do Sul catastrophic floodings as well as communication networks.

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