Is Earth’s Greatest Threat...The Sun?

The video discusses the impact of solar maximum and geomagnetic storms on Earth's infrastructure, particularly power grids. It explains coronal mass ejections and their potential to cause geomagnetically induced currents, which can disrupt technology. Historical events like the Carrington Event and modern preparedness efforts, including 3D mapping of the US, are highlighted to improve risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

What are the potential consequences of a large coronal mass ejection hitting Earth?

Explain the concept of cascading failure mode in the context of power grids.

What preparations have been made for solar storms in the power grid?

How can we minimize the impact of solar storms on our technology and infrastructure?