Solar Storms Effects

A Solar Storm causes a temporary disturbance in the magnetosphere around the Earth. It is triggered by a Solar Flare. This is when a massive explosion in the Sun’s atmosphere causes higher than normal levels of radiation to come towards the Earth. When this radiation comes in contact with the magnetic field surrounding the Earth, the flares cause a geomagnetic storm.

What usually happens when a Solar Storm occurs will depend on the severity of the radiation that came in from the Solar Flare. Usually the satellites in the vicinity tend to get knocked out for a while. This means anything from mobile communication to commercial flight GPS systems may get affected. Power outages may also occur in some areas.

A beautiful effect of the Solar Flares is the stunning view that the Northern Lights offer as they process the radiation visibly through the Earth’s atmosphere. The auroras formed during such flare ups of extra radiation, have distinctly different designs. Not all effects of a Solar Storm are destructive. Either way, a scientific study of the effects of a recent solar storm may make for an interesting science project. Data can be obtained from various agencies studying the phenomenon around the world.