Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Andrew Griffin

Solar storms could be even worse than we thought, scientists warn

The effects of solar storms and extreme space weather could be even more dangerous than we thought, scientists have warned.

Space weather is caused by changes in the Earth’s magnetic fields and its upper atmosphere, and researchers have long warned that their effects could be deadly. Extreme storms could disrupt satellite communications and lead to power outages, experts have said.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.