48-Hour Solar Storm: Earth Struck by Intense Solar Flares

A solar storm caused by multiple solar flares is expected to last 48 hours, with the main impact being a shortwave radio blackout in the Arctic Circle. The storm, caused by charged proton particles, is not expected to have significant effects on satellites, GPS, mobile networks, internet, or power grids. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) utilizes satellites like NOAA-20 to monitor and predict atmospheric disturbances.