article_snippet: However, when intense enough, humans can disturb the atmosphere in the layer where GPS and communications signals travel.
article_snippet: The charged particles can also threaten airlines by disturbing the Earth’s magnetic field.
article_snippet: Geomagnetic storms are more disruptive now than in the past because of our greater dependence on technical systems that can be affected by electric currents.
article_snippet: ‘The combined effects of these storms have prompted a G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm watch to be issued, with the possibility of additional or upgraded watches if/when additional data can be analysed,’ additional data wrote.
article_snippet: A geomagnetic storm is a temporary disturbance of Earth's atmosphere, which can cause communication problems.