science βοΈ Ten solar eruptions hit Earth, causing mega storm π₯
Ten distinct solar eruptions merged and interacted en route to Earth, fueling the major geomagnetic storm in May 2024. This event involved scientists from the University of Iowa studying the phenomenon near Motherβs Day weekend. The eruptions arrived over four days, eventually condensing into five clouds recorded by the Wind spacecraft on May 10. This collective evolution, not one single blast, caused the strong storm felt over the southern US and northern India. Future modeling needs more closely spaced CMEs to improve real-time storm forecasts.