"Unraveling the Impact of Solar Storms: Threats to Internet, Communications, and Space Weather"

Solar storms, including solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CME's), have the potential to disrupt internet and communication systems. The sun's magnetic fields can store energy, leading to explosive releases that emit high-energy X-rays and high-speed particles. In the past, solar storms have caused communication blackouts and power outages. With our increasing dependence on global communications infrastructure, such as the internet and cloud storage, the impact of solar activity on our technology is a growing concern. Efforts are being made to monitor the sun, improve solar weather forecasting, and strengthen our infrastructure to minimize damage and restore services quickly.