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Where a Massive Solar Storm Could Take Down the US Power Grid
Where a Massive Solar Storm Could Take Down the US Power Grid for Millions
TL;DRMajor solar storm could knock out power on US East Coast for extended periods.
Why it matters: Understanding regional grid vulnerabilities helps prioritize infrastructure hardening before a costly catastrophic event hits.
A new study published Friday in AGU Advances "depicts the most advanced picture yet of how a rare but massive solar storm could affect some US industries and electric systems more than others," reports CNN. "During a 250-year solar storm, the East Coast would have widespread…
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