"A huge solar storm is set to hit Earth on Monday with the potential to knock out
power grids and interfere with communication satellites.
It could also upset GPS navigation systems, pose a health risk to astronauts on
the International Space Station and cause widespread disruption on the planet.
But scientists say there's not too much too worry about - and point out that
instead of fretting over the potential havoc we should enjoy the "beautiful"
displays of the Northern and Southern Lights as they collide with the Earth's
upper atmosphere.
For the first time, scientists have used data analysed by the public to predict that
the solar storm should hit Earth at 7.32am [CT ?] on Monday."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/...uld-knock-out-power-grids-and-satellites.html
the article is more about 'Solar Stormwatch' "is special in that it harnesses public
interest in astronomy to provide data that is invaluable to scientists."
don't recall any power, phone or internet service being knocked out by a solar storm
not at least here in the North West
power grids and interfere with communication satellites.
It could also upset GPS navigation systems, pose a health risk to astronauts on
the International Space Station and cause widespread disruption on the planet.
But scientists say there's not too much too worry about - and point out that
instead of fretting over the potential havoc we should enjoy the "beautiful"
displays of the Northern and Southern Lights as they collide with the Earth's
upper atmosphere.
For the first time, scientists have used data analysed by the public to predict that
the solar storm should hit Earth at 7.32am [CT ?] on Monday."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/...uld-knock-out-power-grids-and-satellites.html
the article is more about 'Solar Stormwatch' "is special in that it harnesses public
interest in astronomy to provide data that is invaluable to scientists."
don't recall any power, phone or internet service being knocked out by a solar storm
not at least here in the North West
