New maps shows which US states are at risk of hazardous solar storms

New maps shows which US states are at risk of hazardous solar storms

First map showing areas in the US at risk of solar storms has been released

Experts looked at two factors, one being data from geomagnetic storms

The other was data from magnetic materials beneath the Earth's surface

Map reveals Minnesota and Wisconsin are at the highest risk in the US

But more than half the US hasn't been surveyed due to a lack of funds

Solar storms threaten Earth about every 100 years and experts warn we are overdue.

Now, researchers have released the first ever map that shows which areas of the US are at high risk of being hit by the next intense storm.

The map was built using geomagnetic storm measurements and data from magnetic materials beneath the Earth - revealing Minnesota is particularly at risk of being blasted by solar material.

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