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May 2024 superstorm drew most ring current ions from Earth, not solar wind, research reveals
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Scientific research published in Science Advances reveals that the massive geomagnetic storm of May 2024 was primarily fueled by ions from Earth's ionosphere rather than solar wind. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about the composition of Earth's ring current during superstorms.
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Improving our understanding of geomagnetic storms is critical for protecting satellite infrastructure and power grids from space weather.
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