For a few hours, some satellites experienced electrical failure and at the same time, radio communications at high latitudes were also disrupted. Which is an astronomer most likely to predict was the cause?(1 point)

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solar flares
solar flares

solar energetic particles
solar energetic particles

a geomagnetic storm
a geomagnetic storm

coronal mass ejections

Answer 1

The most likely cause that an astronomer would predict for the simultaneous electrical failure of satellites and disruption of radio communications at high latitudes is a geomagnetic storm. Geomagnetic storms are caused by disturbances in the Earth's magnetosphere, often triggered by solar events such as coronal mass ejections (CMEs) or high-speed solar wind streams. These storms can significantly affect satellite operations and radio communications, particularly at higher latitudes.