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hoffs | 1 year ago

What does this have to do with failing gps devices

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quickthrowman|1 year ago

A sufficiently powerful solar storm could fry most or all of the energized transformers in its path through induction causing overheating.

Without transformers you have no electrical distribution, which would lead to societal collapse very quickly, as there are not enough spare transformers to replace all of the existing ones. We are heavily reliant on refrigerated supply chains for food distribution.

Without electricity, all of the other utilities you rely on would cease. Water, natural gas, internet, sewer, etc all require electricity.

the8472|1 year ago

wouldn't disconnecting them during the event prevent that?