Solar Wind's Effect on Earth. The Sun produces a solar wind â a continuous flow of charged particles â that can affect us on Earth. It can, for example, disrupt communications, navigation systems, and satellites. Solar activity can also cause power outages, such as the extensive Canadian blackout in 1989.
We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers. Osborn Warren Deignan (February 24, 1873 â April 16, 1916) was an enlisted sailor and later a Warrant Officer in the United States Navy. He received his country's highest military decorationâthe Medal of Honorâfor actions in the Spanish-American War.
PhilomÃ© Obin (July 20, 1892 â August 6, 1986) was a Haitian painter. He was arguably the greatest of all Haitian artistsâhis main rival for that accolade is fellow painter Hector Hyppolite. PhilomÃ© Obin was born in Cap-HaÃ¯tien, the third child of Mr. and Mrs. ObÃ©nard Obin. He received rudimentary instruction in drawing as a boy and produced his first known painting in 1908. He was still working at his art three-quarters of a century later.