Summary
- Geomagnetic storm on May 10, 2024, led to stunning aurora borealis visible as far south as Mexico
- Strong solar storms threaten power grid, internet, and GPS systems
- Historical events like the Carrington Event in 1859 and the Miyake Event in A.D. 774 demonstrate the potential impact of geomagnetic storms
- Urgency in researching ways to protect electrical systems against future geomagnetic storms