The solar flare observed on June 7 is expected to cause some disruption in power grids, satellites and other devices. Historically, major solar storms have had massive effects on earth, affecting various technologies, and captivating the general public. Here are the top 10 solar flare events in history.

The Superstorm August 28, 1859
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The Civil War Aurora December 14, 1862
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The Transit of Venus Storm November 18, 1882
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Solar flare image from NASA
Solar flare image from NASA REUTERS
AFTER DISCHARGE OF HUGE CLOUD OF CHARGE PARTICLES.
SOLAR ACTIVITY IS SEEN IN AN IMAGE FROM NASA AFTER DISCHARGE OF HUGE CLOUD OF CHARGE PARTICLES. REUTERS
Artists depiction of solar wind colliding with Earths magnetosphere.
Artist's depiction of solar wind colliding with Earth's magnetosphere. NASA
Storm Solar Storm Storm