Major solar storm: Northern lights visible, power and communication at risk

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Earth is currently undergoing multiple solar storms that could impact power grids, satellite communications, and internet connectivity. The recent G3 geomagnetic storm struck late Sunday, followed by a G2 storm on Monday. These storms happen when plasma expulsions from the Sun interrupt Earth’s magnetic field. Significant impacts are interference with Starlink satellites, resulting service disruptions for thousands of subscribers, and minor variations in power grids.