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Photo of planes, etc. During a geomagnetic
storm, many technological systems on Earth can be affected including
navigation systems, satellites, and power grids. |
Photo of Earth's geomagnetic field.
During a solar event, the Sun emits solar wind that can shake
up the Earth's geomagnetic field, causing possible effects to
navigation systems, power grids, and satellites. |
Photo of the Sun: When a solar flare
occurs, the sun emits large amounts of gases and solar wind that
can cause turbulent conditions in space. |
The Space Environment Center, located
in Boulder, Colo., part of the Department of Commerce's National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is responsible for issuing
space weather forecasts for the country. |
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