TED: Lessons from a solar storm chaser | Miho Janvier

The video discusses the impact of solar storms, using the 1989 Quebec blackout as an example. It explains solar winds and their effects on planets, including disruptions to technology. The video highlights the importance of monitoring solar activity and the role of space probes in understanding solar storms. It concludes with a reflection on Earth's protection by its magnetic shield.

How do solar physicists study solar storms?

What is the significance of monitoring the sun for predicting space weather?

Reflect on the phrase 'pale blue dot' and its meaning in the context of Earth and space.