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GEOMAGNETIC STORM A FEW HOURS AGO Kp Index is at level 5

***ALERT***

GEOMAGNETIC STORM A FEW HOURS AGO
Kp Index is at level 5
Scale of G1
Minor
Power systems: weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft operations: minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Other systems: migratory animals are affected at this and higher levels

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