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These 2 US cities are the most vulnerable to solar storms, scientists say
A team from the British Geological Survey (BGS) has evaluated the vulnerability of cities' power grids to geomagnetic storms and determined that two American cities are especially at risk: Milwaukee and Washington, D.C.
As we approach solar maximum — the most active period in the solar cycle — it's no surprise that scientists are looking into the effects of geomagnetic storms on Earth . While increased solar activity often leads to brilliant showings of auroras, it ... [1639 chars]