Is the "Internet Apocalypse" Coming? Solar Cycle 25’s Maximum Might Arrive Earlier And Hit Harder

- Fears are brewing that an apocalypse is coming. But instead of burning buildings and utter chaos, there’s a monthslong global internet blackout. The concern comes amid recent solar storm data that has emerged, but is the current activity on the sun really enough to cause what’s been dubbed the “internet apocalypse?“ Videos have been making the rounds on social media claiming that this apocalypse is on its way. One video, which has amassed more than 4 million views on TikTok, claims that a solar storm could cause such an event to happen within the decade. Despite the trending claims, such an event is thought to only occur once every half-millennium. Here’s what’s actually happening with the sun, and how it can impact communications on Earth. What is an “internet apocalypse“? Learn More: