Recent solar storms have led to an increase in solar activity, potentially resulting in spectacular auroras but also posing a threat to the power grid. Scientists note the impact of the solar storm frenzy in May 2024, with some of the strongest auroras seen in 500 years affecting regions like the South Pacific and even generating aurorae at latitudes as low as the Florida Keys.
South Pacific Auroras Confirm May 10th Was a Great Storm https://t.co/EHv2NytAsA https://t.co/fndaQjSqYX
On the night of 10 May, coronal mass ejections energized Earth’s magnetic fields enough to generate aurorae at latitudes as low as the Florida Keys—and took scientists’ breath away with their combined intensity. Read more in this week’s News at a glance. https://t.co/NAat6PGBrK
The powerful solar storm that created the stunning Northern Lights across Canada also had an impact deep in the ocean, according to new research. READ MORE: https://t.co/ylCBm8WuKM https://t.co/ylCBm8WuKM
We may have just witnessed some of the strongest auroras in 500 years https://t.co/yOSv8lkNvr https://t.co/65axuAVIfP
Solar storm frenzy of May 2024 was strong enough to affect the deep sea https://t.co/SVL4lyp9Kr https://t.co/13eglxZNB5
Solar Flares Pose Risk to US Power Grids, Promise Aurora Lights. @Bloomberg https://t.co/QX35EKbEQV
Scientists expect more solar activity over the next few years. That means the potential to see spectacular auroras—but it could also threaten the power grid. https://t.co/qMhm7SnDxl