Major solar storm demonstrates space-weather risks to communication and satellites
18 Jan, 2026
Major solar storm demonstrates space-weather risks to communication and satellites
Unit 8 — Information and Communication Technology (ICT)Unit 9 — People, Development and Environment
What Happened?
A strong solar flare and associated coronal mass ejection produced significant space-weather effects in January. The event generated auroral activity and raised concerns about impacts on satellite operations, radio communications and electrical infrastructure. Such events are monitored because charged particles interact with Earth’s magnetosphere and upper atmosphere.
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