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The Sun follows an 11-year cycle of activity, marked by sunspots and solar flares.
NASA reports the Sun is more active this cycle than predicted.
Sunspots are magnetic storms that can launch massive solar flares.
Solar flares release bursts of radiation that can disrupt radio signals on Earth.
Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) eject billions of tons of plasma into space.
When aimed at Earth, CMEs can trigger geomagnetic storms.
Geomagnetic storms cause auroras but also threaten satellites.
Power grids are vulnerable to surges caused by solar storms.
The 1989 Quebec blackout was caused by a solar storm.
Astronauts outside Earth’s magnetic shield face radiation risks during strong events.
Airlines reroute polar flights during solar storms to avoid communication blackouts.
Space agencies are working on early warning systems for solar activity.
Increased activity means more stunning auroras but also higher risks for our tech.
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The Sun follows an 11-year cycle of activity, marked by sunspots and solar flares.
NASA reports the Sun is more active this cycle than predicted.
Sunspots are magnetic storms that can launch massive solar flares.
Solar flares release bursts of radiation that can disrupt radio signals on Earth.
Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) eject billions of tons of plasma into space.
When aimed at Earth, CMEs can trigger geomagnetic storms.
Geomagnetic storms cause auroras but also threaten satellites.
Power grids are vulnerable to surges caused by solar storms.
The 1989 Quebec blackout was caused by a solar storm.
Astronauts outside Earth’s magnetic shield face radiation risks during strong events.
Airlines reroute polar flights during solar storms to avoid communication blackouts.
Space agencies are working on early warning systems for solar activity.
Increased activity means more stunning auroras but also higher risks for our tech.
