[CIG-ALL] Webinar: Down to Earth with an Electric Hazard from Space, 4/19 3 PM Eastern

[Andy Frassetto]

Please register for *Down to Earth with an Electric Hazard from Space* 
on *April 19, 2017 3:00 PM EDT* at: 
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7218934134030905857

*Presented by:* Dr. Jeffrey J. Love, USGS Geomagnetism Program

*Abstract:* Electric fields induced in the Earth’s conducting interior 
during magnetic storms can interfere with the operation of 
electric-power grid systems. In extreme cases, these geoelectric fields 
can damage high-voltage transformers and cause blackouts. Maps of 
extreme-event geoelectric amplitude can help utility companies evaluate 
the vulnerability of their systems to this ground-level space-weather 
hazard. We discuss the construction of such maps using data from the 
EarthScope magnetotelluric survey and from long-operating magnetic 
observatories. This project is a collaboration between solid-Earth and 
space-physics scientists, and it is motivated by the U.S. National Space 
Weather Action Plan.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing 
information about joining the webinar. NOTE: Registration does not 
confirm or guarantee you will have a spot during the webinar, as we are 
limited to 100 participants. Webinars are archived for later viewing at 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD4D607C2FA317E6D

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