Solar storms have influenced our history. An environmental historian explains how they could also threaten our future
In May 2024, part of the sun exploded.
Planetary Sciences
Oct 28, 2025
0
41
Page 2: Research news on geomagnetic storm
A geomagnetic storm is a large-scale disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere caused by enhanced coupling between the solar wind and the geomagnetic field, typically following coronal mass ejections or high-speed solar wind streams from coronal holes. It is characterized by intensified magnetospheric convection, ring current enhancement, and reconfiguration of current systems such as the auroral electrojets. Storm development and recovery phases are quantified by indices like Dst and Kp, reflecting global magnetic field perturbations. Geomagnetic storms drive strong ionospheric currents, modify radiation belt populations, enhance auroral activity, and can induce geomagnetically induced currents in conductive technological infrastructures.
Simulating solar storms for satellite operator training
Threats from space aren't always obvious, but statistically, it's only a matter of time before one of them happens. One of the most concerning for many space experts is a massive solar storm, like the one that literally lit ...
Space Exploration
Oct 25, 2025
0
42
'Space tornadoes' could cause geomagnetic storms, but these phenomena aren't easy to study
Weather forecasting is a powerful tool. During hurricane season, for instance, meteorologists create computer simulations to forecast how these destructive storms form and where they might travel, which helps prevent damage ...
Astronomy
Oct 13, 2025
0
37
We need a solar sail probe to detect space tornadoes earlier, researchers say
Spirals of solar wind can spin off larger solar eruptions and disrupt Earth's magnetic field, yet they are too difficult to detect with our current single-location warning system, according to a new study from the University ...
Astronomy
Oct 6, 2025
0
73
Geomagnetic disturbances caused by sun may influence occurrence of heart attacks, especially among women
An article published in the journal Communications Medicine points to a correlation between disturbances in Earth's magnetic field resulting from solar storms and an increase in the frequency of heart attacks, especially ...
Planetary Sciences
Sep 29, 2025
5
116
As the atmosphere changes, so will its response to geomagnetic storms
Rising concentrations of carbon dioxide in the upper atmosphere will change the way geomagnetic storms impact Earth, with potential implications for thousands of orbiting satellites, according to new research led by scientists ...
Planetary Sciences
Aug 14, 2025
0
52
Satellite observations overturn assumptions about charge distribution in Earth's magnetosphere
The region of space dominated by Earth's magnetic field is the magnetosphere. Observations have shown that, within this region, an electric force acts from the morning side to the evening side as seen from Earth. This large-scale ...
Planetary Sciences
Aug 6, 2025
0
181
Forecasting the final frontier: How research prepares US for the next solar storm
Just last month, a powerful solar storm lit up skies across the northern hemisphere, producing vivid auroras visible as far south as parts of the northern United States.
Planetary Sciences
Jul 2, 2025
0
67
NASA missions help explain and predict severity of solar storms
An unexpectedly strong solar storm rocked our planet on April 23, 2023, sparking auroras as far south as southern Texas in the U.S. and taking the world by surprise.
Planetary Sciences
Jul 1, 2025
0
69
Northern lights could be visible again in some US states after weekend solar storms
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. Monday night following weekend solar storms.
Planetary Sciences
Jun 2, 2025
0
30
