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Usually nothing, but a properly aimed big one could sterilize part or all of the planet.
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Does solar power have an effect on the Earth?
Directly, no. The energy that it uses from the sun does not effect the earth. However, the production of solar panels is quite environmentally unfriendly, so it's a win-lose situation.
How big is the hole in Earth's magnetic field and how can it be harmful if a solar flare comes in 2011 or 2012?
There is no hole in Earth's magnetic field. Fluctuations in the magnetosphere occur regularly depending on the strength of the solar wind. Both the magnetosphere and the upper atmosphere block most of the proton flow from solar flares (as well as the ever-present "cosmic rays"). To cause a problem for living things on the planet, the atmosphere would have to be much thinner, and the Earth's magnetic field a small fraction of its current strength. The ISS space station is specially shielded as well (as any future Moon bases must be). The idea that some "solar flare catastrophe" could result in the foreseeable future is mostly pseudoscience and fear-mongering by misguided individuals.
How do Aurora borealis effect earth?
Aurora itself doesn't affect earth, but solar-storm is known to break satellites and interrupt radio waves and other electrical devices. Our magnetic field does great job for taking care of earth and protect it from solar-winds :).
How does solar energy effect the hydrosphere?
The Earth is composed of 80% water and it needs the sun to rotate and provide water for people.
How do you use geothermal solar on mars?
Geothermal energy and Solar energy are two different things. Geothermal energy is thermal energy from the core of the planet while Solar energy is the radiation energy from the Sun. I believe the question would imply Solar Thermal utilization on Mars. On Mars, Solar energy is a lot lesser than earth. The radiation on Earth is at 1400 W/m2 while on Mars is only 600 W/m2. Solar energy can be harvest using Solar cell at 40% of what we would harvest on earth. In the case of Solar Thermal, Despite lowered black body temperature, Green house gases is absented on Mars and the surface temperature is a lot colder than earth. A solar thermal plant could effectively harvest at 60% efficiency as it is on earth. The very difference on Mars Solar Thermal and Earth version would be that Mars had little water, it could not use cooling tower in the same manner as on earth. The Heat rejection onto atmosphere would require large radiator in place of cooling tower. Reflects is necessary to enhance thermal efficiency since the solar density is lowered there.
Could a solar flare destroy the earth?
It could destroy the earth, if it was a super flare. The next solar flare is in 2011 or 2012, but it wont harm the earth. It will mess up radios tough.
Can a solar blast destroy earth?
a giant solar flare could technically destroy earth, but a solar flare could not get that large. however, theoretically, before our sun "dies," it will expand and destroy the earth.
Suppose an astronomer observes a huge solar flare. What would he predict it's effect on earth in the next day or so be?
Depending on what side of the sun it is on, a solar flare could simply disrupt some of the communications between Earth's satellites or do nothing at all.
How does a sun flare effect earth and other planets?
solar flare... sends out a blast of magnetic field, it has been known to cause power outages on the planet of Earth
Will the Earth burn if there were a solar flare?
No. Solar flares are a common occurrence. Earth's magnetic field protects us from the worst of it. The greatest danger is that an especially powerful solar flare could knock out satellites and damage electrical systems.
Can a solar flare stop the Earth's rotation?
No. Solar flares do not affect Earth's rotation.
Can a solar flare harm you physically?
no because a solar flare cant actually hit the earth the earths magnetosphere protects it there for the flare will not hurt you physically
Could a solar flare destroy earth?
Yes, super flares can destroy the Earth. And they can happen at any time, even now.
How does solar Flare affect earth?
It effects electricity
What wold a solar flare do if it reached earth?
It would wipe out all electricity. a solar flare occurs every 11 years.
A solar flare can cause disruptions to or on earth?
Radio communications
What will the solar flare effect?
satellite transmissions and all things electrical.
