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"Solar activity is ramping up as we experience solar cycle 25 and with it comes an increased likelihood of solar storms - a large release of energy in form of solar flares or coronal mass ejections. Solar storms can seriously impact technology on Earth as well as satellites and spacewalking astronauts due to increased radiation exposure. Earth is no stranger to the sun's wrath as large geomagnetic storms can interfere with high-frequency radio communications and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), according to NASA(opens in new tab)."

"The 11-year solar cycle-characterized by a rise in sunspots, solar flares, and other mass-scale activity in the massive ball of fusion at the center of our solar system-could cause unprecedented chaos the next time around, according to scientists. Even though the next peak, forecast to arrive in the first half of 2024, is expected to be weak on an astronomical scale, it could still disrupt everyday life for millions of people."

Here's my regular reminder that it is only a matter of time before the Earth is hit by another geomagnetic storm, which would arrive with only a few hours notice. If the storm is the size of the AD 774 Miyake Event, electrical and communication systems outages could last months. Even one the size of the 1859 Carrington would lead to outages lasting into the weeks. What are you doing to prepare for it?