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Extreme Solar Storm Unleashes Global Aurora Displays, Disrupts Communications

The most intense solar storm in decades has triggered widespread auroras and poses significant risks to power and communication systems worldwide.

  • NOAA issues severe geomagnetic storm warning as solar activity peaks, causing potential blackouts and satellite disruptions.
  • Auroras visible from Tasmania to the US, with social media buzzing about the spectacular night skies.
  • Experts warn of possible engineering challenges due to induced currents in power lines and pipelines.
  • Public urged to use mobile phones to capture aurora displays, which may be invisible to the naked eye.
  • Space agencies monitor impacts on spacecraft and astronaut safety amidst heightened solar activity.
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