The picture below shows solar flares in the sun's atmosphere. @PixieDust1
Which of these is most likely to happen as a result of the solar flare? Earthquakes may occur. Microwaves may not work. Volcanic eruptions may occur. Cell phone reception may not be clear.
Okay! The main effect is that Cell Phone reception may not be clear. Here's a paragraph I found on that, explaining it better than I probably could =D The direct effects of solar flares are mainly related to communications and radio transmissions, which you already seem to know about. Solar flares are often associated with coronal mass ejections, the ejections of electrons, protons and ions from the Sun. These charged particles have some other effects on Earth. The Earth has a natural protection against these charged particles: its magnetic field and atmosphere that blocks most of them. However, some charged particles can enter the atmosphere at the poles.
Oh okay that makes it a lot more clear :)
These charged particles kinda screw up the magnetics in the poles, causing it to effect the transmission that are in the air. Feedback is caused by an interruption, and the extras ions could/would definitely interrupt. (P.S. These are the same as the Cell Phone Transmissions)
I didnt know that till now lol Thanks Pixie
No problem =D
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