The Aurora Borealis, an atmospheric phenomenon resulting in visible light displays, is caused by charged particles from the Sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field. While these particles create auroras, intense solar emissions can also lead to disruptions on Earth.
Such solar events have the potential to impact critical infrastructure, including electricity supply networks, satellite operations, and air travel systems.
In October, 6,000 Airbus aircraft were grounded for a software update. This measure followed an incident where an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude, which was attributed to interference from intense solar radiation.
Research and planning efforts are actively underway by scientists and governments to address and mitigate potential disruptions caused by solar activity.