Solar Storms Produce Auroras Around the World
People around the world were treated to a rare spectacle over the weekend as the largest solar storm in over two decades triggered vibrant auroras.
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00:00 People around the world were treated to the sight of auroras this weekend, triggered by the largest solar storm in two decades.
00:07 The lights could be seen as far south as the U.S. state of Texas and northern China.
00:12 Auroras occur when solar winds disturb the Earth's magnetic field, and they're usually only visible closer to the Earth's poles.
00:19 Scientists say solar storms could disrupt power grids, and new tools are needed to prepare for them.
00:25 The power companies need to have ways to mitigate that impact, and luckily, the Space Weather Prediction Center has been working closely with the industry and regulators to help them understand what space weather is and to prepare for it.