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How solar storms can affect technology on Earth
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How solar storms can affect technology on Earth

[ad_1] The Sun is at the centre of all activity in our solar system. So, ever wondered what is solar activity? Well, solar activity includes coronal mass ejections, high-speed solar wind, solar flares and solar energetic particles and they all are driven by the influence of the solar magnetic field. Yes, all of it is powered by our volatile Sun. Interesting, no? So, do you know that these solar activities may also affect the technology spread across the globe and in space by humanity? Yes, these solar storms created by the Sun can have devastating effect on technology on Earth from power grids, Internet to satellites. Yes, even your mobile phone can be affected.Solar cycleThe Sun undergoes regular cycles of solar activity, lasting approximately 11 years, during which its magnetic field ...
Solar flares are horrifyingly dangerous, but they can influence ELECTIONS too
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Solar flares are horrifyingly dangerous, but they can influence ELECTIONS too

[ad_1] Did you know that solar flares can influence elections on Earth? Know about this weird coincidence between solar flares and fluctuating votes. Earth has been bombarded with solar particles with increasing frequency these past few months. High-speed solar flares hurled by the Sun bring the risk of Geomagnetic storms. Although NASA has made it clear that solar flares cannot physically harm humans, they can still cause damage to power grids, cause blackouts, interrupt radio signals, spark internet outages and auroras and more. But did you know that solar flares have been known to mess with the voting machines and sway election results? No, we're not kidding. According to a presentation given by Bharat Bhuva, a professor of electrical engineering at Vanderbilt University at the ...