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Yes, solar storms are increasing, but don't lose sleep over an 'internet apocalypse.'

Despite what many headlines have been saying, there's no internet apocalypse on the horizon. The current panic is fueled by a non-existent NASA alert. While scientists do expect major solar storms to occur after solar activity reaches its peak, there is no evidence to support the viral rumours that the next major solar storm will cause the internet to go offline. Forecasting the severity of damage that solar storms could cause on Earth is complicated.