Solar cycle's high sunspot activity increases risk of disruptive magnetic storms on Earth.

Sunspots, areas on the sun with strong magnetic fields, follow an 11-year cycle and can affect Earth through solar flares and coronal mass ejections, leading to auroral storms. These events can disrupt technology and potentially influence Earth's climate. The current solar cycle is showing unexpectedly high sunspot activity, increasing the likelihood of significant magnetic storms.

November 14, 2024
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