It has become known how many magnetic storms will occur by the end of the year

Earth may face a record number of magnetic storms in 2025, warns Russian physicist Roman Kucherov in an interview with TUT.AZ. The specialist predicts up to 50 geomagnetic disturbances, including extreme ones, due to the peak of solar activity in the upcoming year.

"In normal years, there are about 30-35 storms of medium intensity, but during periods of increased solar activity, their number can reach 50," explained Kucherov. He noted that strong storms can disrupt electrical equipment and even cause auroras in tropical latitudes.

The scientist recalled the "Carrington Event" of 1859 - the most powerful magnetic storm in the history of observations, which caused serious disruptions in telegraph communications and unusual atmospheric phenomena.

Kucherov explained that magnetic storms occur due to solar flares: a stream of charged particles collides with Earth's magnetosphere, causing it to fluctuate. Such disturbances can last from several hours to several days. According to the physicist, such phenomena have occurred throughout human history and will continue to be observed as long as the Sun exists.