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Interestingly, it sounds like most predictions for solar cycle 25 [1] are that it will likely be milder than average, like #24 is/was. Anyone who knows more abo
by leggomylibro 7y ago
Interestingly, it sounds like most predictions for solar cycle 25 [1] are that it will likely be milder than average, like #24 is/was. Anyone who knows more about this sort of thing care to comment?
It kind of sounds like this article is just saying that a big storm could be harmful if it happens, but the headline seems to imply that a big storm is more likely in the near future.
I do wonder if modern electronics are more prone to failure from this sort of thing, though; the transistors keep getting smaller and more power-efficient, which seems like it would also mean that they require less energy to switch.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cycle_25 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cycle_25
- noir_lord 7y agoMy understanding is that it's long conductors that are the problem (telegraph wires etc) that are the most under threat, just unplugging most things would protect them.