Research Suggests Earth's Atmosphere Amplified 2024 Solar Storm

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Published: 2026-11-13
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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New research on the powerful May 2024 solar storm indicates Earth's atmosphere may have intensified its impact. Satellite data revealed that approximately 85% of the charged particles contributing to the disturbance originated from Earth's upper atmosphere, not solely from solar wind. This discovery could improve forecasts for hazardous space weather events.

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