What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?

Image caption: Solar flares, which can impact Earth’s environment, are magnetic explosions on the sun’s surface. Image credit: DrPixel / Getty Images. Article by Laurie L. Dove & Desiree Bowie.  HowStuffWorks – updated November 8, 2023. (This article was updated in conjunction with AI technology, then fact-checked and edited by a HowStuffWorks editor.)

Contrary to its serene appearance from Earth, the sun is a hub of intense activity. The fiery dynamic star at the center of our solar system frequently releases powerful bursts of energy and charged particles, known as solar storms. One might wonder: What would happen if a particularly strong solar storm hit Earth? […]

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