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Scientists believe that the earth will be hit with a solar storm in the near future as the sun reaches it peak in its cycle. Some believe that satellite communications and power grids can be severely effected or knocked out completely.

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How long for a solar storm to effect earth?

It can take anywhere from 17 hours to 3 days for a solar storm to reach Earth after being ejected from the sun. The impact of a solar storm on Earth's magnetosphere can cause disruptions to satellite communications, power grids, and GPS systems.


Will earth be destroyed by a solar storm of the Sun in 2013?

Earth wasn't destroyed by the Sun in the last few billions of years, so probably no.


How are solar explosions important?

By you meaning solar storms, they very important because the solar storm activates a lot of solar photons into space and sending it to Earth, giving it the neccesities for life on it. By other means more solar power for us..


What is a solor storm?

A solar storm is a disturbance on the Sun that can unleash massive amounts of energy in the form of flares, solar wind, and magnetic fields. These events can disrupt communications, power grids, and satellite operations on Earth.


Can solar storm kill us?

No, Solar storms usually disrupt with our electronics.

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How long for a solar storm to effect earth?

It can take anywhere from 17 hours to 3 days for a solar storm to reach Earth after being ejected from the sun. The impact of a solar storm on Earth's magnetosphere can cause disruptions to satellite communications, power grids, and GPS systems.


When did the solar storm happen?

1904 it caused storms on earth


When did the largest solar storm happen?

1904 it caused storms on earth


Can a Solar Storm make the dark side of the earth seem like it's the day?

No


Which planet in the solar system has a huge storm system that is the size of the earth?

Jupiter... The storm can fit 2-3 earths inside.


Which planet in the solar system ha a huge storm system that is the size of earth?

Jupiter... The storm can fit 2-3 earths inside.


Is a Solar Storm dangerous?

Solar storms can be dangerous as they can disrupt satellites, power grids, and communication systems on Earth. Strong solar flares and coronal mass ejections can impact these systems and potentially cause widespread disruptions. However, the Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field provide some protection from the harmful effects of solar storms.


Can you prevent a solar storm from happeneing?

No. There is not way we can stop or influence a solar storm.


Whats threats are there to earth from outer space?

Some potential threats to Earth from outer space include asteroid impacts, solar flares, cosmic rays, and potentially hazardous debris orbiting around the planet. These events could potentially disrupt communication systems, damage infrastructure, or have other significant impacts on the planet. Efforts are being made to monitor and potentially mitigate these risks.


Will earth be destroyed by a solar storm of the Sun in 2013?

Earth wasn't destroyed by the Sun in the last few billions of years, so probably no.


How does Aurora borealis affect the earth?

the Aurora Borealis is an side effect of a solar storm, it does not directly affect the earth. (I'm a astronomy student)


How are solar explosions important?

By you meaning solar storms, they very important because the solar storm activates a lot of solar photons into space and sending it to Earth, giving it the neccesities for life on it. By other means more solar power for us..