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.
Norman Atkinson Russell was the Archdeacon of Berkshire until Easter 2013. His retirement service was Sunday 12 May 2013. Russell was born on 7 August 1922 and educated at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution and Churchill College, Cambridge. After an earlier career as an accountant he was ordained in 1971. He began his ministry with curacies at Christ Church with Emmanuel, Clifton, Bristol and Christ Church, Cockfosters.