Publications by authors named "Pavle Arsenovic"
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Solar particle events (SPEs) are bursts of high-energy particles from the sun that can significantly affect the Earth's environment, posing economic risks, especially when the geomagnetic field is weak.
- Historic extreme SPEs can severely alter atmospheric chemistry, leading to ozone depletion and increased ground-level UV radiation, which can harm both the environment and human health.
- Modeling suggests that under current geomagnetic conditions, extreme SPEs could elevate NO levels and reduce ozone, while a complete lack of geomagnetic protection could cause widespread ozone damage for years, increasing solar-induced DNA damage rates significantly.
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