What is a solor storm?

Answer 1

WASHINGTON (AP) - The largest solar storm in five years was due to arrive on Earth early Thursday, promising to shake the globe's magnetic field while expanding the Northern Lights.

The storm started with a massive solar flare earlier in the week and grew as it raced outward from the sun, expanding like a giant soap bubble, scientists said. When it strikes, the particles will be moving at

4 million mph.

Answer 2

A solar storm is a disturbance on the Sun that can unleash massive amounts of energy in the form of flares, solar wind, and magnetic fields. These events can disrupt communications, power grids, and satellite operations on Earth.