"Solar Flare May Cut Power to 1/3rd of USA" Topic

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Mako11	13 Dec 2014 12:04 p.m. PST
I saw an interesting article a day or so ago on Yahoo, and forgot to post it here, with a link, so here it is: link Apparently, authorities are a bit worried about a major solar flare from the sun hitting the Earth, and wiping out 1/3rd of our electric grid, causing 100+ million, or so to be without power for years. If it is anything like the events of 1859, and 1921, apparently, we'd be in serious trouble. It appears that some authorities are attempting to play down the severity of the issue, since the recommended preparation should a big flare head our way is to unplug electronic equipment from your power outlets. As mentioned in the article, it fails to provide any concrete suggestions on how to survive for years without electricity, working ATM machines, fresh water and sanitation, or regular food deliveries. So, for you post-apocalyptic gamers, looks like you have another scenario to kick off your games.
tberry7403	13 Dec 2014 12:13 p.m. PST
Should make the Global Warming people happy. Until it happens and they are sitting in the dark with no internet.
Norman D Landings	13 Dec 2014 1:25 p.m. PST
It'll be as bad as the 2011 Rapture AND the 2012 end of the Mayan calendar combined!
Zargon	13 Dec 2014 1:52 p.m. PST
I'm gonna make a fortune in tin cans and string communication :)
skippy0001	13 Dec 2014 3:47 p.m. PST
Then again, it could charge up the Ley Lines and Magic becomes available.
Augustus	13 Dec 2014 9:49 p.m. PST
I'd be as worried about other nations. Consider the loss of security around Russian, Indian or Pakistani nuke storage, various other military sites, nuclear plants, and other such locations.
Mako11	14 Dec 2014 3:34 a.m. PST
This is a concern, especially given some of the large flares thrown off earlier this year. Luckily, none came directly our way, of any significance. I'm more worried about our enemies bringing the grid down, through their efforts.
optional field	15 Dec 2014 10:30 a.m. PST
It'll be as bad as the 2011 Rapture AND the 2012 end of the Mayan calendar combined! On the other hand it might be as bad as the "Home before the Leaves Fall" war of 1914. Any idea if it will have an impact on modern vehicles? It might be wise to invest in that Honda 600 two-door I've always had my eye on.

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