Geomagnetic storms, like the May 2024 event, disrupt GPS systems and can have serious consequences, affecting various electronic technologies and causing aurora borealis visible in unexpected locations.
The plasma of a coronal mass ejection consists of a cloud of protons and electrons, electrically charged particles. Interacting with Earth's magnetic field, they distort it, leading to phenomena like the aurora borealis.
Stronger storms, like the Carrington Event of 1859, can cause catastrophic failures in electronic technologies, such as telegraph systems experiencing shocks, fires, and bizarre operational behavior.
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