[RFEngineer]

As often is the case, these articles confuse effects of a “High-Altitude Nuclear EMP” with those of a Solar/Geomagnetic Storm.

No electronics will fail as a result of a Solar Storm. If you have a backup generator at a facility (or at home) even if unprotected - it will work. A solid majority of power plants are likely to be able to provide some power at least regionally (islanded) immediately following a Solar Storm - re-integration of a unified grid may take a while depending on severity - so be ready for brownouts, rolling blackouts for a while.

This is a likely worst case scenario where 24 hours notice is given but no power transmission operators take any action to mitigate potential damage.

It’s not insignificant, but this isn’t “return to the stone-age” stuff.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks RFEngineer! NTSA ping.

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[grey_whiskers]

I know that the EMP introduce Compton scattering in the upper atmosphere; that there are induced, *very* short-lived currents induced in almost any length of conducting materials — short enough that the typical surge protectors don’t work; and that diesel engines would still start: ergo locomotives could still move and mayhap provide power until they ran out of fuel. What are the chief differences between the EMP and Carrington?