Space & Earth ObservationExplainer
12 min read·
Explainer: Space weather and geomagnetic risk for critical infrastructure
Introduces space weather hazards — solar flares, coronal mass ejections (CMEs), and geomagnetic storms — and their impact on power grids, satellites, aviation, and GPS. A Carrington-scale event today could cause $0.6–2.6 trillion in first-year damages to the US alone. Explains Kp indices, GIC modelling, and emerging forecasting capabilities.