How the 2024 solar superstorm drained Earth's radiation belt

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What happened

In May 2024, Earth experienced its most intense geomagnetic storm since the Halloween storms of 2003.

Key facts

  • In May 2024, Earth experienced its most intense geomagnetic storm since the Halloween storms of 2003.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:12 UTC.

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