Century-scale solar storm could cripple satellites, GPS and power grids, study warns
TL;DR
A UK STFC report outlines a worst-case space weather event about every 100–200 years that could disrupt satellites, GPS, radio signals and power grids; while unlikely, the potential impacts would be severe, though advances in solar monitoring and forecasting are improving preparedness.
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