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.
â From Hawley Genealogy.Robert Coe, Sr., father of Robert Coe, and great grandfather of Abigail (Coe) Guthrie, was born in Suffolkshire. England, in 1596; sailed for Boston, Mass., with his wife, Anna, April 1o, 1634, in Ship Francis.He was one of the Weathersfield Company that bought the plantation of Stamford, Conn.ohn Guthrie was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he kept an iron foundry. He left there in 1670 and went to Ulster County, Ireland. In 1700 he emigrated with his brothers James and Robert to America and settled in Washington, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, where he established an iron foundry.