Solar storms incoming. I did some reporting on scientists trying to predict how damaging these events could be a while back and was surprised to learn that not only can they affect radio comms & power lines but trans-polar airliners often have to divert to more southerly routes & induced current can damage & weaken oil pipelines.
So...let's hope the sun god isn't *too* angry this time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/05/09/sun-storm-flares-cme-aurora-lights/
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2024-05-10 02:12:01
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