The Sun's Fury: Solar Storm Threats & Defense
The Sun's Fury: Solar Storm Threats & Defense This article explores the escalating threat posed by increasingly frequent and powerful solar storms, examining the potential for catastrophic damage to global infrastructure and outlining the nascent efforts to mitigate this risk. Increased Solar Activity: Scientific observations indicate a surge in solar activity in recent years, exceeding previous predictions and raising concerns about the frequency and intensity of future solar storms. This heightened activity is linked to the sun's natural 11-year cycle, but recent data suggests a potential deviation from established models, potentially resulting in more powerful and disruptive events than previously anticipated. Reports from NASA and other space agencies show an increased number of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar flares, with some reaching levels not seen in decades. The Cascading Effects of a Major Solar Storm: A powerful solar storm could cripple modern societ...