Summary
That energy made extra electricity flow in New Zealand’s power lines for a long time ⏳.
The extra flow was slow, lasting about an hour and a half, and could cause problems 🚧.
Key Points
3 points1
Solar storms can change electricity in power lines.
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The change can happen slowly over many minutes.
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If it lasts too long, it might affect lights and appliances.
New Words to Learn
4 wordsSolar storm
A big burst of energy that comes from the Sun.
Power lines
The wires that carry electricity to homes.
Induced currents
Extra electricity that appears because of the Sun’s energy.
Geomagnetic
Related to Earth’s magnetic field, which the Sun can shake.
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