A little more out of this world and a bit longer lasting than some recent weather events, but those of us with wireless sensors could be in for some interesting times.
A GEOMAGNETIC space storm sparked by a solar eruption like the one that flared toward Earth this week is bound to strike again and could wreak havoc across the gadget-happy modern world, experts say.Contemporary society is increasingly vulnerable to space weather because of our dependence on satellite systems for synchronizing computers, navigational systems, telecommunications networks and other electronic devices.
A potent solar storm could disrupt these technologies, scorch satellites, crash stock markets and cause power outages that last weeks or months, experts said Saturday at the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s annual meeting.
The situation will only get more dire because the solar cycle is heading into a period of more intense activity in the coming 11 years