How to stay safe in an extreme solar flare, where the sun bombards Earth with radiation and magnetic havoc

Dec 7 2022 by Business Insider

 
The sun blows out a coronal mass ejection.

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Solar flares and plasma eruptions are common, and sometimes big enough to wreak havoc on Earth. Eruptions on the sun can cause power outages, radio blackouts, and GPS confusion. Stay safe during a solar storm by preparing to lose power, printing out maps, and staying off planes.

The sun is constantly writhing with activity, with plasma bubbling on its surface and giant sunspots opening and closing. Sometimes, the solar surface erupts and...

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