The Sun is currently in its active phase and has been unleashing a steady stream of powerful solar flares, triggering severe geomagnetic storms on Earth. But the consequences of these solar outbursts may be more significant than the occasional satellite disruption or sudden appearance of brilliant Northern Lights, as new research warns.

In a recent release , the Surrey Space Center (SSC) in the United Kingdom reported that a burst of solar activity caused a sharp radiation spike strong enough to be detected at ground level. Early analyses revealed that radiation levels at 40,000 feet (12,192 meters)—altitudes frequented by commercial airplanes—peaked at ten times the normal range, surpassing the previous record set nearly 20 years ago.

“This was the strongest ground-level event we’ve

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