Study suggests solar storms could be more intense than previously thought

New research challenges the assumption that solar wind intensity has an upper limit, raising concerns about potential damage to power grids and infrastructure from extreme geomagnetic events.

First covered Jul 28, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

Study suggests solar storms could be more intense than previously thought — Image via wired.com

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7h Wired Science An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined — Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-28 (#1)

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