Satellite debris may damage Earth’s magnetic field

[Robert Urbanek]

The growing amount of debris from satellites may eventually compromise the Earth’s electromagnetic field, allowing more harmful cosmic radiation to reach the planet’s surface, according to Sierra Solter-Hunt, an American physicist.

An extreme, almost apocalyptic scenario could see the weakened magnetosphere allow solar wind to begin stripping away Earth's atmosphere . . . That, however, is certainly not an immediate threat.

The situation could be aggravated by the large number of Starlink satellites being placed into orbit.

Debris from burning satellites could be affecting Earth's magnetic field

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

The growing amount of debris from satellites may eventually compromise the Earth’s electromagnetic field, allowing more harmful cosmic radiation to reach the planet’s surface, according to Sierra Solter-Hunt, an American physicist.

An extreme, almost apocalyptic scenario could see the weakened magnetosphere allow solar wind to begin stripping away Earth's atmosphere . . . That, however, is certainly not an immediate threat.

The situation could be aggravated by the large number of Starlink satellites being placed into orbit.

Debris from burning satellites could be affecting Earth's magnetic field

The magnetic field isn't generated in space.

Probably doesn't even notice our stuff.

 

[Crick]

The magnetic field isn't generated in space.

Probably doesn't even notice our stuff.

Then can you explain how sensors in the roadway at stoplighted intersections detect the presence of cars?

 

[petro]

Elon is killing the planet!!!

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Then can you explain how sensors in the roadway at stoplighted intersections detect the presence of cars?

And what does that have to do with the silly claim that satellite debris is going to weaken the Earth's magnetic field?

 

[Captain Caveman]

The growing amount of debris from satellites may eventually compromise the Earth’s electromagnetic field, allowing more harmful cosmic radiation to reach the planet’s surface, according to Sierra Solter-Hunt, an American physicist.

An extreme, almost apocalyptic scenario could see the weakened magnetosphere allow solar wind to begin stripping away Earth's atmosphere . . . That, however, is certainly not an immediate threat.

The situation could be aggravated by the large number of Starlink satellites being placed into orbit.

Debris from burning satellites could be affecting Earth's magnetic field

May, or may not. I'll go with the may not.