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Message: <blockquote data-quote="clarke-connolly" data-source="post: 139417" data-attributes="member: 206">The Carrington Event ~ Explained by Gemini Artificial Intelligence.The "Carrington Event" refers to the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded history, which peaked on September 1-2, 1859.Here's a breakdown of what happened and its effects:The Cause:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Solar Flare: On September 1, 1859, British astronomer Richard Carrington observed an extraordinarily bright solar flare erupting from a sunspot cluster. This was the first ever recorded observation of a solar flare.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Coronal Mass Ejection (CME): It is now understood that this solar flare was associated with a powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) – a massive burst of solar wind and magnetic energy – that was directed straight at Earth. This CME traveled at an unusually high speed, reaching Earth in a record-breaking 17.6 hours (typical CMEs take several days). </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Effects on Earth:</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"></li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Global Auroras: The most striking and widespread effect was the appearance of incredibly bright and colorful auroras (Northern and Southern Lights) that were seen globally. These auroras were so intense that:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">They were visible as far south as the Caribbean (Cuba and Jamaica) and even Honolulu, Hawaii. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">People in the northern latitudes could read newspapers by their light in the middle of the night.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Gold miners in the Rocky Mountains woke up and started making breakfast at 1 AM, mistaking the bright sky for dawn. </li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Telegraph System Disruption: This was the primary technological impact of the time:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fires and Shocks: Telegraph systems across Europe and North America experienced widespread failures.Operators reported sparks showering from machines, receiving electric shocks, and in some cases, telegraph papers catching fire due to the massive surge in geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) in the long telegraph wires. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Independent Operation: Some telegraph operators found they could unplug their batteries and still send messages using only the current induced by the aurora itself! </li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Magnetic Disturbances: Ground-based magnetometers (instruments that measure changes in Earth's magnetic field) were thrown off scale. Why it's so significant: The Carrington Event demonstrated a clear and dramatic connection between solar activity and effects on Earth's atmosphere and technology. It was a wake-up call, albeit one that was largely forgotten as technology advanced. What if it happened today? Scientists and experts are very concerned about a repeat of the Carrington Event in our modern, technologically dependent world. If a solar storm of similar magnitude were to hit Earth today, the consequences could be catastrophic: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Widespread Power Blackouts: GICs could overload and damage electrical transformers in power grids, leading to widespread and long-lasting blackouts across entire continents, potentially for weeks or even months. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Satellite Damage: Satellites (essential for GPS, communication, weather forecasting, and more) could be severely damaged or rendered inoperable by the increased radiation and currents.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Communication Breakdown: Internet, mobile phone networks, radio, and television could experience widespread outages due to damage to infrastructure and satellites. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Economic Impact: The economic losses could be trillions of dollars globally, impacting critical infrastructure, financial markets, emergency services, and supply chains. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Carrington Event serves as a stark reminder of the potential vulnerabilities of our interconnected society to extreme space weather. While such events are rare, they highlight the importance of understanding and preparing for solar storms.</li> </ul></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">For some reason, I had to copy and paste that in chunks ~ Maybe it's a bit all over the place !</li> </ul></li> </ul></li> </ul></li> </ul></blockquote>

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