Severe solar storm to hit Earth, expect power outages
Hindustan Times — May 10, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC
Summary: A rare Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued by the US Space Weather Prediction Center due to an upcoming solar storm, the first since 2005. Expected to impact Earth this weekend, the storm poses threats of blackouts, disruptions to navigation systems, and interference with high-frequency radios worldwide. Trans-polar flights may be rerouted to minimize radiation exposure. Multiple solar energy waves are predicted to hit, with potential impacts on various systems.
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