Earthquake induced dynamics at the ionosphere in presence of magnetic storm |
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| Authors: | Minakshi Devi AK Barbara Ko-Ichiro Oyama Chia-Hung Chen |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Physics, Gauhati University, Guwahti 781014, Assam, India;2. Space Science Plasma Centre/Institute of Astrophysics and Space Science, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan;3. Department of Earth Science, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan |
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| Abstract: | The modifications induced in the dynamics of the ionosphere by the major Japan earthquake (EQ) of March 11, 2011 (epicenter at 38.322°N, 142.369°E, M = 8.9) in presence of a magnetic storm are examined by mapping latitudinal variations of F-layer ionization density (NmF2) from 22 stations covering the epicenter zone. The changes forced into the Total Electron Content (TEC) by the major EQ in the magnetic storm ambiance are also examined from the GPS data collected at Guwahati (26° 10′ N, 91° 45’ E), situated in the major fault system of East Asia. The contributions of pre-seismic electric field as well as of magnetic storm time electric field in the observed density variations are brought into the ambit of discussion. The influence of lower atmosphere in shaping TEC features during the study case is highlighted. The effects of solar activity on density variations during such complex ambiances are also addressed. |
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| Keywords: | NmF2 TEC Earthquake Magnetic storm Ionosphere Lower atmosphere |
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