# Earth’s “Impenetrable” Space Radiation Shield Was Just Breached From Within

Earth’s “Impenetrable” Space Radiation Shield Was Just Breached From Within

via [Universe Today](https://www.universetoday.com/articles/earths-impenetrable-space-radiation-shield-was-just-breached-from-within)

A solar storm breached Earth's space radiation shield from within. The storm, which occurred in May 2024, caused auroras as far south as Florida and Mexico. Scientists found that it allowed nearby electrons to accelerate to relativistic speeds using a chorus wave.

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