Solar Wind's Effect on Earth

PBS Learning Media
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Keywords
sun solar wind charged particles disrupt communications navigation systems power outages solar storms satellites Spanish video Sol efectos del Sol en la Tierra sistema solar eyecci_n de masa coronal apag_n plasma dispersi_n en el espacio part�culas cargadas reacciones qu�micas aurora boreal aurora austral fluctuacciones de energ�as tormentas solares magnet_sfera ciclo del Sol m�nimo solar m_ximo solar
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Science
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Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Solar Wind's Effect on Earth

The Sun produces a solar wind — a continuous flow of charged particles — that can affect us on Earth. It can, for example, disrupt communications, navigation systems, and satellites. Solar activity can also cause power outages, such as the extensive Canadian blackout in 1989. In this video segment adapted from NASA, learn about solar storms and their effects on Earth. This video is available in both English and Spanish audio, along with corresponding closed captions.
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PBS Learning Media

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