Posted on Aug 18, 2022

Potentially strong solar storm could disrupt GPS, radio communications: NOAA - Breaking Defense

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Such storms happen periodically as the sun’s activity waxes and wanes, and this particular round is not expected to be catastrophic. That said, there could be “moderate” impacts on Earth.

Potentially strong solar storm could disrupt GPS, radio communications: NOAA - Breaking Defense

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MSgt Dale Johnson

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Interesting share, amazing how we depend on the Sun for so much and yet just a little extra and we could be French Fried.

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PO2 (Join to see)

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How do Solar Panels hold up to Solar flares? Asking for a friend.

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Excellent question

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Potentially strong solar storm could disrupt GPS, radio communications: NOAA - Breaking Defense

Potentially strong solar storm could disrupt GPS, radio communications: NOAA - Breaking Defense

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