Solar Storms: Creating Disruptions and Challenges on Earth

A powerful solar storm hit Earth on May 10, causing blackouts in Sweden and damaging power infrastructure in South Africa. More power grid and communication disruptions are expected.

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A strong solar storm could bring northern lights to the U.S. and disrupt power and communications.

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The storm threatens high-voltage transmission lines and satellites, potentially disrupting navigation and communication. GPS signals may be scrambled or lost briefly, but outages should be minimal due to the number of satellites.

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Seven powerful solar flares have erupted from a sunspot 16 times Earth's diameter. This activity is increasing as the sun approaches its 11-year cycle peak, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports.

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Regarding the impact of the solar storm on India, there is no specific effect expected. India is situated far from the solar storm's reach, and life here is expected to continue unaffected by its occurrence.

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