Tempêtes solaires - Une mystérieuse menace | ARTE
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The sun's crucial role in sustaining life on Earth is threatened by solar storms, prompting NASA's Parker Solar Probe to study these phenomena up close. Solar storms can cause widespread electrical outages and disruptions to technology, highlighting the importance of understanding and monitoring solar activity for Earth's safety and well-being.
Insights
- Solar storms, violent plasma eruptions from the sun, can disrupt GPS satellites, leading to navigation errors and air traffic safety concerns.
- The Parker Solar Probe, launched by NASA, aims to study solar storms up close, revealing unexpected phenomena in the solar wind and enhancing our understanding of the Sun's magnetic field.
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Recent questions
What is the Parker Solar Probe?
A spacecraft studying solar storms up close.
How do solar storms affect Earth?
Solar storms can cause electrical outages.
What are the dangers of solar winds?
Solar winds can damage electrical substations.
How do solar storms affect space exploration?
Solar storms can disrupt spacecraft communication.
How do solar storms impact wildlife?
Solar storms can affect monarch butterflies' navigation.
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