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Thursday, November 5, 2015

US Prepares for Extreme Space Weather

US Prepares for Extreme Space Weather
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 04, 2015 - A severe solar storm could disrupt the nation's power grid for months, potentially leading to widespread blackouts. Resulting damage and disruption for such an event could cost more than $1 trillion, with a full recovery time taking months to years, according to the National Academy of Sciences. Today marks a significant advancement towards improving our nation's preparedness for extreme s ... morehttp://www.spacedaily.com/reports/The_Nation_Prepares_for_Extreme_Space_Weather_999.html

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