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Extreme solar explosions and weak magnetic fields threaten life on Earth

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Extreme Solar Blasts And Weak Magnetic Fields Threaten Life On Earth

Recent studies have highlighted the catastrophic effects of extreme solar eruptions, especially when combined with a weakened magnetic field. These phenomena, which occur about once every thousand years, can significantly disrupt the Earth’s ozone layer, with serious consequences for all life on our planet. The protective role of the Earth’s magnetic field The Earth’s magnetic … Read more

Extreme solar explosions and a weak magnetic field are a deadly combination for Earth

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The remarkable aurora borealis in early May this year showed just how powerful solar flares can be in the form of radiation. But every now and then the sun does something even more devastating. These proton explosions, known as “solar particle events,” come directly from the sun’s surface and can shoot out into space like … Read more