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A comment on Level S4 solar radiation event. Parent comment

Re:Level S4 solar radiation event by non- on Monday January 19, 2026 @08:23PM (#46686751)
> Biological: Unavoidable radiation hazard to astronauts on EVA; passengers and crew in high-flying aircraft at high latitudes may be exposed to radiation risk.

Anyone have a sense of magnitude for this advisory? How much more radiation should an airline passenger expect to receive during a G4 event than normal?

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Re:Level S4 solar radiation event by inatreecrown2 on Monday January 19, 2026 @08:31PM (#46686801)
roughly up to 5-10 times the normal dose.
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Re:Level S4 solar radiation event by NeoInHacker on Monday January 19, 2026 @11:41PM (#46687988)
sounds "it's okey" ?
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Re:Level S4 solar radiation event by jojobas on Tuesday January 20, 2026 @12:06AM (#46688104)
Nowhere near lifetime occupational dose limits.
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