DKIST : World's biggest solar telescope in Hawaii
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about solar storm?
1. It could disrupt power grids, radios and satellites.
2. The solar telescope launched in Hawaii in 2019 could help predict solar storms.- Published on 04 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- A solar storm is an event in which activity on the Sun interferes with the Earth's magnetic field.
- Airline pilots and flight crews, as well as frequent fliers, receive increased doses of radiation from solar flares.
- Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope or DKIST in Hawaii will be the world’s premier ground-based solar observatory.
