‘Space Tornadoes’ Could Cause Geomagnetic Storms – But These Phenomena, Spun off Ejections from the Sun, Aren’t Easy to Study

Researchers have developed new high-resolution computer simulations to better understand how solar eruptions interact with the solar wind and generate smaller, tornado-like magnetic structures known as flux ropes. These formations can contribute to geomagnetic storms that disrupt satellites and power grids on Earth. The study sheds light on how such space weather events form and paves the way for improved forecasting and satellite monitoring in the future.