
14/11/2023
Solar storms, characterized by intense bursts of energy like solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), pose a threat to Earth's communication systems.
These events release streams of electrical charges and magnetic fields toward our planet. In the past, such occurrences have led to disruptions, as witnessed in the Carrington Event of 1859.
If a similar incident were to occur today, the impact on our highly interconnected communication infrastructure could be severe. Phones, computers, GPS systems, satellites, and power grids are all vulnerable, potentially causing a prolonged internet outage lasting weeks to months, resulting in a significant disruption to global connectivity.