Sunspot Activity To Wreak Havoc With Electronics

Scientists say the arrival of Sunspot No.10,981 signals the beginning of a cycle of solar storms that could interfere with electronic systems on earth. Most concerning are the effects on cellular and GPS signals. And in severe storms, experts say it's possible entire power grids could be knocked out, leaving millions in the dark. It has happened before, like in 1989 when a solar storm knocked out power to 6 million people in Quebec. And in 2003, solar storms knocked out a communications satellite, caused blackouts in Sweden, and had airlines re-routing flights due to communication problems and radiation exposure.
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