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I remember a few years back hearing that one reason we are studying the sun is to hopefully detect such a powerful solar storm on the order of ~hours before suc

by adt2bt 7y ago

I remember a few years back hearing that one reason we are studying the sun is to hopefully detect such a powerful solar storm on the order of ~hours before such a solar flare hits Earth. This might give grid operators enough time to effectively shut off and disconnect those massive transformers to save them from the brunt of the damage.

olivermarks 7y ago
'... it is a problem the same way hurricanes are a problem. One can protect oneself with advance information and proper precautions. During a hurricane watch, a homeowner can stay put … or he can seal up the house, turn off the electronics and get out of the way. Similarly, scientists at NASA and NOAA give warnings to electric companies, spacecraft operators and airline pilots before a CME comes to Earth so that these groups can take proper precautions'.. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/news/flare-impacts.html https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/news/flare-impac...