Sun Storms Target the Wires That Power Our World
TL;DR
Geomagnetic storms push currents through long metal conductors—power lines, pipelines, and submarine cables—potentially tripping transformers and collapsing grids for months, even though people indoors are largely unaffected; historical events like 1989 Quebec and 1859 Carrington show the risk, and modern warnings plus operational measures can mitigate damage, though a Carrington-scale storm remains a serious threat.
Topics:sciencetechnology#geomagnetic-storms#infrastructure-vulnerability#power-grid#space-weather#technology#undersea-cables
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