New Research Reveals Flawed Methods in Assessing Solar Storm Risks

WHO:

Phys.org - Dr. Nithin Sivadas of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is the lead author of the research paper.

Phys.org - Dr. Maria Walach from Lancaster University is a co-author of the research paper.

WHAT:

Phys.org - The research paper titled "Regression to the mean can explain saturation of geomagnetic storms" reveals that the effects of extreme space weather may be larger than previously thought.

CNET - The study suggests that current methods of measuring solar storms may be flawed.

WHERE:

Phys.org - The research was conducted at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

WHY:

Phys.org - Researchers warn that the risks associated with solar storms may be underestimated due to flawed assessment methods.

HOW:

Phys.org - The study employs statistical analysis to explain the saturation of geomagnetic storms.

(UPDATED July 15, 2026 16:25 UTC)

A new research paper led by Dr. Nithin Sivadas of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center reveals that the effects of extreme space weather, particularly geomagnetic storms, may be larger than previously thought. Co-authored by Dr. Maria Walach from Lancaster University, the study suggests that current methods for measuring solar storms could be flawed, leading to an underestimation of the associated risks. Utilizing statistical analysis, the research explains the phenomenon known as regression to the mean, shedding light on the saturation of these geomagnetic storms.