The Strongest Solar Storm in 20 Years Did Little Damage, but Worse Space Weather Is Coming

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May 16, 2024, 12:00 PM

The strongest solar storm in 20 years hit Earth over the weekend, but it caused little damage. The storm did disrupt GPS signals and airline travel, and it may have caused some damage to satellites. However, it was not as strong as the Carrington Event of 1859, which caused widespread power outages and telegraph failures. Scientists say that we are now much better prepared for solar storms than we were in the 19th century, but we still need to do more to protect our infrastructure from future events.

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