A super solar storm will hit the Earth? “Only 30 minutes to prepare for impact”, NASA warns

2023-05-16 16:47:00

An event of this type might have serious consequences for electrical infrastructure and communication networks.

Each passing day brings us closer to a solar storm. If such events are recurrent, more important episodes such as theCarrington event in 1859, might have disastrous consequences on electrical infrastructure and communication networks.

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While many scientists scrutinize the slightest activity on the surface of the Sun, current means do not make it possible to determine very far in advance where a coronal mass ejection might affect the Earth.

Artificial intelligence and satellite data

Nevertheless, using artificial intelligence and satellite data, NASA scientists have developed a new computer model that would allow them to raise the alarm more effectively in the event of a dangerous space weather. And to determine the exact point of impact of the storm on the surface of the Earth, all within 30 minutes.

At first glance, it doesn’t seem like much. But this half hour might change everything. According to NASA, “this might provide just enough time to prepare for these storms and avoid severe impacts on power grids and other critical infrastructure”.

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