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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…
Russia and Ukraine Trade Attacks on their Energy Grids

Russia and Ukraine Trade Attacks on their Energy Grids

Ukraine and Russia traded attacks on their energy grids, with Ukraine getting…