Very likely to occur a catastrophic solar storm

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According to a report by the European Commission, each time further increases the risk of an event of catastrophic proportions technology, caused by a solar storm. This would affect terrestrial infrastructure such as power grids, telecommunications, satellite navigation, managing bank accounts, the media and air and sea transport.

The report notes that, given that the next solar maximum is expected in 2013, in the coming months, the European body's duty is to show the potential impact of space weather could have on certain infrastructures. It has therefore launched the 'Space-Weather Awareness Dialogue', which aims to identify the challenges practices and policies related to disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation, and formulate recommendations for action.

Risk experts have noted that there is too much uncertainty about the subject, especially with regard to the actual probabilities of occurrence of these events. In this regard, he indicated that the risk of a power failure occurs as a result of a solar storm in a relatively short time is high and pointed out that society is not prepared to deal with it.

The European Commission proposes to define the responsibilities and lines of communication before a catastrophe technology intended to let everyone know how to react in case of an emergency. She also requests that the protocols for crisis response should be prepared ahead of time and tested through exercises or drills to help learn how to act in a similar circumstance. ADS HERE