Though it generated beautiful auroras around the world, the Gannon solar storm in 2024 was also a little dangerous.

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Solar flares pose an astonishing danger to life on Earth — and many questions about them still remain unanswered.

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A major solar flare and subsequent coronal mass ejections (CMEs) hit Earth on November 11, 2025, causing a severe geomagnetic storm. These storms can interfere with power grids, satellite ...