EPISODE · Sep 10, 2024 · 54 MIN
Behind the Glory of the Auroras: the Importance of Space Weather Prediction
from Off the Radar · host The National Weather Desk
In early May, a historic solar storm lit up skies with auroras as far south as Florida. Beyond the dazzling photos on social media, we'll explore the critical behind-the-scenes work to protect our power grid. Shawn Dahl from the Space Weather Prediction Center discusses their crucial forecasting role and demystifies space weather, separating fact from fiction in this fascinating phenomenon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In early May, a historic solar storm lit up skies with auroras as far south as Florida. Beyond the dazzling photos on social media, we'll explore the critical behind-the-scenes work to protect our power grid. Shawn Dahl from the Space Weather Prediction Center discusses their crucial forecasting role and demystifies space weather, separating fact from fiction in this fascinating phenomenon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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