Aurora Impact on Human Activities - 2015

In this engaging 2015 presentation at Chena Hot Springs Resort near Fairbanks, Alaska, Neal Brown explains why the aurora borealis is far more than a beautiful natural spectacle. Drawing on decades of research at the University of Alaska's Geophysical Institute and Poker Flat Research Range, he describes how intense auroral activity can disrupt modern technology, affecting everything from aircraft navigation and radio communications to satellites and power systems. Blending scientific insight with memorable stories, the talk illustrates why understanding the Northern Lights remains as important today as it was during the Cold War