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Weather bureau warns geomagnetic storm could disrupt power, communications

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has warned a severe geomagnetic storm could…
A solar or geomagnetic storm is a major disturbance of Earth's magnetosphere - the area around Earth controlled by the planet's magnetic field - often caused by coronal mass ejections (CMEs). Pictured, a CME from the sun, as captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite on June 17, 2015

‘Severe geomagnetic storm watch’ – the first in nearly 20 years – is issued with NOAA warning the world’s power grids, communication networks and satellite operations could be impacted

An uncommonly powerful solar storm may occur in outer space Friday, officials…
‘Severe’ geomagnetic solar storm watch triggered for first time in 19 years

‘Severe’ geomagnetic solar storm watch triggered for first time in 19 years

The sun is crackling with sunspot energy, and two particular have roared…
Geomagnetic Storm Warning issued ahead of possible northern light displays on Sunday, Monday

Geomagnetic Storm Warning issued ahead of possible northern light displays on Sunday, Monday

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center is warning that an impending geomagnetic storm has…
New York could get a glimpse at the Northern Lights thanks to a geomagnetic storm – but there’s a catch

New York could get a glimpse at the Northern Lights thanks to a geomagnetic storm – but there’s a catch

Materials from the Sun hitting Earth’s atmosphere could create a vivid Northern Lights display for parts…
Earth may see ‘minor’ geomagnetic storm from recent powerful solar flares: NOAA

Earth may see ‘minor’ geomagnetic storm from recent powerful solar flares: NOAA

US authorities have issued a minor geomagnetic storm watch for the planet…