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Can a Solar Flare Damage Satellites?
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- Intense solar flares release X-rays and energetic particles that can harm electronics.
- Satellite solar panels may degrade from high-energy particle impacts.
- Communication and GPS signals can be disrupted during strong flares.
- Satellite operators often put spacecraft in safe mode during solar storms.
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1922 ā The final act of the Greco-Turkish War, the Great Fire of Smyrna, commences.
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