The Solar Storms That Could Threaten Life on Earth | BBC Earth Science

Solar storms are bursts of charged particles that the Sun can release at very high speeds. They can disrupt satellites and infrastructure and may pose risks to human life. Scientists are studying these solar outbursts to better understand them and find ways to protect people and technology from their effects.

• What solar storms are: charged particles ejected by the Sun
• Possible effects on satellites and infrastructure
• Risks to human life from solar outbursts
• Research aimed at understanding and protection

The Sun can unleash colossal storms of charged particles that hurtle through space at incredible speeds. They can disrupt satellites and infrastructure, and even put human life at risk. Scientists are working to understand these powerful solar outbursts and find ways to protect us from their effects. From Science's Greatest Mysteries (2022). Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx