03-03-2017 06:00 via eurekalert.org

Solar storms trigger surprising phenomena close to Earth

(Technical University of Denmark) New research from DTU shows that eruptions on the Sun's surface not only send bursts of particles into Earth's atmosphere, but -- contrary to previous belief -- also remove electrons across large areas.The new knowledge increases our understanding of solar storms and can contribute to more reliable communication and navigation in Arctic areas.
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