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Re:Researchers identify largest ever solar storm in 14,300-y... by throwaway837367 on Thursday October 19, 2023 @09:11PM (#37951034)
This is incorrect. A solar flare is not like an EMP. It's low frequency so only wires that are miles long would be energized. It could possibly destroy electronics that aren't protected by a power strip. But no, it's not going to destroy your cellphone or the electronics in your car.
Re:Researchers identify largest ever solar storm in 14,300-y... by deepmauka on Friday October 20, 2023 @02:16AM (#37952872)
Thank you for explaining the distinction, I had assumed the result was more similar to emp.