"Sandstorms Decoded"
This paper redefines sandstorms as electromagnetic mass fracture events rather than mere thermodynamic or mechanical wind-driven phenomena. Clyde Jermaine Wilcox introduces a novel model in which sandstorms originate from the collapse of magnetic coherence in particulate-rich regions of the atmosphere. When Magnetic Information Density (MID) exceeds the Electric Readiness Threshold (ERT), a brittle electromagnetic crust fractures, releasing charged particles into violent vortex structures. This breakdown model offers predictive tools like the Fracture Coherence Ratio (FCR) and introduces the Wilcox Constant (κ) as a threshold for magnetic crust failure. The paper presents a new paradigm for forecasting, environmental engineering, and electromagnetic field-based mitigation strategies. ---
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-07-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16160657
- Primary Topic
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00