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Yes, maybe a few degrees to going crazy. Just depends on how strong of a flare it is.

GPS can go down, Pigeons get lost, Dolphins lose their way, and yes, compasses also go down at the same time. This includes the flux gate types. Only gyro compasses can keep on working like in planes.

Basically the only navigation aid that will work is a sextant or the old stick and a watch with hands trick.

A very small number of people still keep RDF or ADF radios, but their range would be reduced to maybe useless.

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