Geomagnetic Storms

There has been a lot going on with geomagnetic storm coverage lately.

“The NOAA defines geomagnetic storms as “a major disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere that occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy from the solar wind into the space environment surrounding Earth.”

–Engadget

I just wrote up a summary of Solar Cycles and how they affect us. If you already know about them, check out the weird happenings lately, including evidence of an ancient solar storm.

Check out articles on

• How NASA spots potentially catastrophic geomagnetic storms before they strike.
• Solar Storm Activity Continues to Increase; Geomagnetic Storm WATCH Issued
• Ancient solar storm smashed Earth at the wrong part of the sun’s cycle — and scientists are concerned