Satellites falling back on Earth due to solar flares. Scientists explain how dangerous they can be | Mint - Mint

Solar flares can cause radio blackouts and impact satellite communications like the electric power grid, internet, mobile phones, navigation signals etc.

Our sun, which has started its 11-year cycle, is in a very active phase and several reports cited that we will be witnessing frequent solar flares. Scientists have pointed out that these solar flares… [+1994 chars]

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