Map Shows Areas of U.S. Power Grid Most Vulnerable to Solar Storms

Amaze Lab 2020-04-07

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The sun ejects charged particles towards Earth, which has an impact on our power grid and can lead to blackouts. So the U.S. Geological Survey mapped high-hazard regions in the U.S. to help power companies prepare.
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