Resulting damage and disruption from such an event could cost more than $1 trillion, with a full recovery time taking months to years. Geological Survey, was published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.Ī severe geomagnetic storm could disrupt the nation’s power grid for months, potentially leading to widespread blackouts.
This is one of the first steps towards mapping nation-wide 'induction hazards.' This research, a multi-agency effort led by the U.S. Scientists recently published research-including maps covering large areas of the United States-showing how the effects from intense geomagnetic storms are impacted by the Earth’s electrical conductivity.
The importance of electric power is demonstrated by this view from space of lights across the continental United States at night. Credit: NASA
