New research reveals that Washington, DC, is the most vulnerable US city to the intense solar storms currently peaking in Solar Cycle 25. These powerful solar storms, known for causing sunspots, flares, and massive bursts of electromagnetic energy, could disrupt power grids and communication systems. Along with Milwaukee, DC is highlighted as a high-risk area due to factors like ground conductivity and the city’s infrastructure. As these solar storms intensify, Washington, DC’s critical infrastructure might face significant challenges, making this a crucial issue to watch in the coming years.

Early warning signs of the sun’s impending 11-year solar cycle have been mentioned before. The solar maximum,’ or pinnacle of Solar Cycle 25, is currently occurring. It is distinguished by a high level of solar activity, including flares, sunspots, and coronal mass ejections. As a result, there is a huge spike in electromagnetic radiation that is directed towards Earth. According to recent research, Washington, DC, is the US city most susceptible to space weather.

According to the British Geological Survey (BGS), Milwaukee and Washington, DC, are among the US cities most vulnerable to space weather, according to the Royal Astronomical Society. This is especially worrisome because power grids and ground-based communication systems may be affected during a solar maximum period that is expected to extend until 2025.

“We have identified certain regions of the US (Washington DC area and Milwaukee) which are repeatedly appearing as ‘highly connected’ in our network, hence are possibly regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of space weather and may benefit from further monitoring,” said Dr. Lauren Orr of BGS.

The placement of the auroral currents in the sky, the physical layout of the power grid in those places, and the electrical conductivity of the earth are among the “many reasons,” according to Dr. Orr, why the metro areas would be more vulnerable to the effects of solar storms.

She cautioned that additional study is required to provide more details on the reasons these locations are regarded as “supernodes.”

Strong solar storms can cause geomagnetically induced currents that can affect the economy of remote and digital work.

One of the strongest solar storms in memory tore into Earth in the first part of May. Luckily, both the digital economy and Starlink’s extensive constellation of satellites endured.

And newly discovered information regarding the upcoming solar cycle:

Recall the executive order that President Obama signed in 2016…

The Carrington Event, which took place in September 1859, was the strongest solar storm to ever rock Earth in recorded history. It caused telegraph systems in North America and Europe to catch fire.

It is unlikely that the radical leftist narrative about climate change poses the greatest threat to Earth. It’s the sun and the ability of a single, strong solar storm to bring down global grids.

Previously, GreatGameInternational reported that, according to the NERC assessment, the US power grid may become unreliable this summer due to above-average demand conditions and a decreased electrical supply, which could result from possible low wind or solar energy conditions.