When terrifying Geomagnetic storm of G5 level hits Earth, THIS is what happens

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A Geomagnetic storm happens after powerful material is thrown from the Sun and it collides with Earth's magnetic field.

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The scale starts at G1 and goes up to G5 level. G5 level Geomagnetic storm impact is extreme. Here is what all it affects

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Power systems: Widespread voltage control problems and protective system problems can occur, some grid systems may experience complete collapse or blackouts. Transformers may experience damage.

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Spacecraft operations: May experience extensive surface charging, problems with orientation, uplink/downlink and tracking satellites.

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Other systems: Pipeline currents can reach hundreds of amps, HF (high frequency)

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Radio propagation may be impossible in many areas for one to two days.

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Satellite navigation may be degraded for days.

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Low-frequency radio navigation can be out for hours.

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Amazingly, Auroras, those fascinating colours in the sky, can been seen as low as Florida and southern Texas. Normally, they are confined to the North or South Pole.

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How frequently can this happen? Well, the Average Frequency is like this: The Sun goes through a cycle of volatility that lasts 11 years with the most violent phase being somewhere in the middle before easing off at the end of this period.

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Notably, there can be as many as 4 per cycle (4 days per cycle)