Impending Solar Storm Threatens Internet Survival
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Rumors of a global internet outage caused by a severe solar storm have raised concerns, with the possibility first highlighted by a computer scientist in 2021. NASA's Parker Solar Probe has been launched to study the sun's atmosphere and gather information about solar storms. These storms, which occur on an 11-year cycle, can cause disruptions to satellite, radio, and internet functions. If a severe solar storm were to strike today, it could result in a worldwide blackout lasting months, impacting the supply chain and essential services.
Topics:technology#geomagnetic-storms#internet-outage#nasa#science-and-technology#solar-flares#solar-storm
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