Carrington Event

2. A powerful burst of solar plasma and magnetic field from the Sun.
3. The protective magnetic field around Earth that helps shield us from solar storms.
8. A sudden explosion of energElectromagnetic radiationoften associated with CMEs.
9. The ability to recover from a disaster like a major solar storm.
11. Devices in space that could be damaged by a strong CME.
12. A disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field caused by solar activity.
13. Steps taken to protect against future CMEs.
14. Energy released from the Sun in the form of light and waves.
16. The environmental conditions in space that can affect technology on Earth.
18. A loss of electricity over a large area.
19. The systems (power lines, roads, communication networks) that support society.

1. The modern electrical system that could fail in a future solar storm.
4. A navigation system that could stop working if ais solar storm disrupts satellites.
5. Used for emergency services and aviation, which could be affected by solar activity.
6. A massive solar storm that occurred in 1859, causing global telegraph failures.
7. Natural light displays in the sky caused by solar particles interacting with Earth’s atmosphere.
10. The main communication network in 1859, which the Carrington Event disrupted.
15. A disturbance on the Sun that can send energy and particles toward Earth.
17. on Society