How Does Explosive Activity Effect Us?
- Solar Activity does not harm life on Earth's surface.
Flares produce light - including X-rays and
Gamma-rays.
Takes about 9 minutes to reach Earth.
Can affect humans in space.
Expands Earth's atmosphere (ultimately affecting spacecraft and communications).
High Energy Particles
Take about half an hour to reach Earth.
Could affect humans or technology in space.
CMEs
Take 2-4 days to reach Earth.
Can cause magnetospheric storms & related aurora,
spacecraft problems, power-outages.
See Nicky Fox's talk for more details...
Takes about 9 minutes to reach Earth.
Can affect humans in space.
Expands Earth's atmosphere (ultimately affecting spacecraft and communications).
Take about half an hour to reach Earth.
Could affect humans or technology in space.
Take 2-4 days to reach Earth.
Can cause magnetospheric storms & related aurora, spacecraft problems, power-outages.
