How Space Weather Affects Earth’s Climate
How Space Weather Affects Earth’s Climate
US · Published Sep 4, 2025
Space weather, influenced by solar activity, significantly impacts Earth's climate by affecting the atmosphere and climate patterns.
Solar flares and coronal mass ejections release radiation that heats the upper atmosphere and can disrupt power grids and communication systems.
Variations in solar UV radiation and cosmic rays may influence ozone levels and cloud formation, affecting temperature and climate.
Space weather's influence on Earth's climate
Space weather, a term referring to the dynamic conditions in the space environment that can influence the performance of spaceborne and ground-based technological systems, also plays a significant role in Earth's climate. While the Sun provides the energy that drives our climate system, variations in solar activity and other space weather phenomena can have direct and indirect effects on our planet's atmosphere and climate patterns.
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