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space-weather22 days ago•14 min saved

Earth as Battery: The 1859 Carrington Event Sparks Telegraph Chaos

The 1859 Carrington solar storm unleashed a fast coronal mass ejection that slammed Earth’s magnetosphere, turning hundreds of miles of telegraph wires into a giant generator; operators unplugged their batteries and still transmitted as sparks flew and lines smoked, with auroras visible far from the poles. The event illustrated how geomagnetically induced currents ride along ground conductors, a risk echoed in later outages like the 1989 Quebec blackout and a present-day grid whose transformers and infrastructure would face severe disruption—yet warnings from space weather monitoring can provide precious minutes to protect vulnerable equipment.

via Space Daily|

#carrington-event #coronal-mass-ejection #geomagnetically-induced-currents

science8 months ago•5 min saved

Scientists Simulate Catastrophic Solar Storms to Prepare for Potential Satellite-Disrupting Events

New simulations suggest that a Carrington-level solar superstorm could wipe out all satellites orbiting Earth, causing widespread damage and highlighting the need for better preparedness as such an event is considered inevitable, occurring roughly every 500 years.

via Live Science|

#carrington-event #geomagnetic-storm #satellites

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Europe conducts solar storm simulations to prepare for potential catastrophic space weather events

Europe's ESA conducted its most extreme space weather simulation to test responses to a solar superstorm similar to the 1859 Carrington Event, revealing that no spacecraft would survive such an event and highlighting the need for improved monitoring and preparedness for future solar storms.

via Space|

#carrington-event #esa #satellite-damage

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Uncovering the True Scale of History's Largest Solar Storm, The Carrington Event

The Carrington Event, the most powerful solar storm on record in 1859, caused greater disruption to Earth's magnetic field than previously estimated, according to new research. Modern digital tracing and detailed reconstruction of records from the time revealed the event's magnitude, highlighting the potential vulnerability of modern society to similar occurrences. The study, published in Space Weather, utilized digitized magnetogram records to calculate the rate of change in the Earth's magnetic field during the event, supporting the original 1861 estimates and confirming the Carrington storm as an extreme event.

via IFLScience|

#carrington-event #earths-magnetic-field #geomagnetic-storm

science-and-astronomy2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Biggest Solar Storm in Recorded History: A Look at the Solar Maximum"

As the Sun reaches its solar maximum, scientists reflect on the Carrington event of 1859, the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded history caused by a giant solar flare. This event led to brilliant auroral displays and electrical disruptions worldwide. Solar physicist Dr. Samaiyah Farid discusses the potential impact of a similar massive solar storm on Earth, while NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory provides real-time images of the Sun.

via NPR|

#carrington-event #science-and-astronomy #solar-flare

science-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Unveiling the Frequency of Earth's Super Solar Storms

Newly uncovered data reveals that super geomagnetic storms, like the one that hit Earth in February 1872, are more common than previously thought. These storms, caused by surges of particles from the sun, can disrupt electric systems and pose a major risk to today's technology-heavy society. The 1872 event ranks among the top three greatest geomagnetic storms on record, alongside the Carrington Event in 1859 and another storm in 1921. Scientists warn that if a similar storm were to hit today, it could have devastating effects on energy, communication, and satellite systems.

via The Washington Post|

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science3 years ago•3 min saved

The 'Monster' Sunspot Behind the Most Devastating Solar Storm in History.

The Carrington Event, the most intense solar storm in recorded history, was caused by a speeding storm of electrically charged particles that slammed into Earth less than 48 hours after the first recorded solar flare ever observed. The dark blobs that British astronomer Richard Carrington was studying at the time, called sunspots, could have provided a big clue that something nasty was on its way. Sunspot activity has increased dramatically in early 2023, with sunspot numbers far exceeding NASA's predictions each month, suggesting that the next solar maximum will arrive sooner and stronger than previously predicted.

via Livescience.com|

#astronomy #carrington-event #science

science3 years ago•2 min saved

The 'Monster' Sunspot Behind the Most Devastating Solar Storm in History.

The Carrington Event, the most intense solar storm in recorded history, was caused by a speeding storm of electrically charged particles that slammed into Earth less than 48 hours after the first recorded solar flare ever observed. The dark blobs that British astronomer Richard Carrington was studying, called sunspots, could have provided a big clue that something nasty was on its way. Sunspot activity has increased dramatically in early 2023, with sunspot numbers far exceeding NASA's predictions each month, suggesting that the next solar maximum will arrive sooner and stronger than NASA previously predicted.

via Yahoo Life|

#carrington-event #electromagnetic-activity #richard-carrington