Could one massive burst of radiation from the sun cripple satellites
in orbit and fry electronics all over the Earth? Could a gigantic solar
storm change life as we know it in an instant? Well, if we are to
believe what some scientists from NASA are saying, the answer to both
questions is yes. In fact, they are telling us that huge
electromagnetic pulses from the sun could cripple our electrical grid
for years, causing billions (if not trillions) of dollars in damages.
Now the truth is that the sun is not going to cause "the end of the
world", but as our society continues to become increasingly dependent on
high technology, scientists warn that there is a very realistic
possibility that solar storms could cause a very serious disruption in
our lifestyles – especially as we approach the next solar maximum in
2013.
