Earth is hit by ‘extreme’ G5 solar storm that’s strongest in 20 years and which could damage power lines, communications and satellites
Earth has been hit by a solar storm that is expected to be the strongest in 21 years and could disrupt both power lines and communications.
The storm was recorded by satellites as being at G5 (geomagnetic 5) – the strongest level available – around 8pm on Friday.
A tweet from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center said, “Extreme (G5) geomagnetic conditions have been observed!”
The solar storms will continue throughout the weekend.
A view of the sun earlier Friday as a massive solar storm hit the United States all weekend
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