Scientists Warn Extreme Solar Storm Threat May Be Underestimated, Posing Greater Risk to Technology

Summary

A new study suggests that the impact of extreme solar storms on Earth may be underestimated, indicating that rare "once-in-a-thousand-year" events could have a greater effect on modern technology than previously thought. Researchers found that Earth's upper atmosphere continues to respond to stronger solar wind without an assumed upper limit, raising concerns for satellites, communications, and power grids.