Can astronomy have a real impact on our lives? Scientists prove once again that yes. It turns out that solar storms can lead to disasters in rail traffic and this is by no means a purely theoretical threat.
Solar storms can lead to train disasters
These conclusions were reached by a research team from the British Lancaster University. According to scientists, electromagnetic interference associated with increased solar activity may lead to traffic light failure. In areas with a dense network of connections and extensive infrastructure, this may end in a disaster, as confirmed by experiments conducted on a specially prepared computer model.
It is worth adding here that disruptions caused by solar storms are not just a hypothetical threat. There are at least several serious incidents of this type documented, with the number of victims counting in millions, although none of them directly involved railway traffic. This includes, among others: about power failures in Malmo in 2003 and in the Canadian province of Quebec in 1989. Experts also cite the famous one as an example magnetic storm in 1859 Carrington Event)which was the most serious event of its kind and led to the failure of telegraphs around the world.
Of course, solar storms are a threat that we as humans cannot eliminate in any way. It is all the more important to carefully examine the potential consequences of such an incident in order to be better prepared for it. Thanks to the discovery of British scientists, we know, for example, that it is better to skip traveling by train in this type of situation.
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2023-12-13 15:49:56
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