Solar Storms

Solar storms are disturbances in the Earth’s magnetosphere caused by solar activity, primarily from the Sun’s solar wind and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These storms can lead to increased levels of solar radiation and energetic particles interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field. This can result in various phenomena, such as geomagnetic storms and auroras, which are visible at high latitudes. Solar storms can also affect satellite operations, power grids, and communication systems on Earth due to changes in electromagnetic conditions. They are part of the solar cycle, which fluctuates approximately every 11 years as solar activity increases and decreases.