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National Geographic News Reports on the Affects of Solar Flares on Modern Day Society |
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Written by YoD Mod
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Tuesday, 08 March 2011 01:57 |
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A recent story on National Geographic entitled What If the Biggest Solar Storm on Record Happened Today? examines what would happen if a major solar storm were to erupt as it has in years past. It states "the biggest solar storm on record happened in 1859" and if it were to occur today at that same magnitude, it would severely disrupt societies technical infrastructure, taking with it GPS systems, cell phones, airplanes, and automobiles. "But the big fear is what might happen to the electrical grid, since power surges caused by solar particles could blow out giant transformers" states the article, since "Such transformers can take a long time to replace." This reputable article from a credible source sheds light onto an often overlooked event and on the disastrous effect it could have on society. For more information, check out the full article at National Geographic News - What If the Biggest Solar Storm on Record Happened Today?
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