Solar flares

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(22 November 2012, 23:12)Highlander Wrote: Going back to the begining,.. if we were away from cars, radios etc, how do we know that a pulse has hit,... do we get a flash in the sky?, I read somewhere that the keys in your pocket get hot.

I am often away from civilization in the spring/summer,... how would I know?

.......... and yes, I also believe the best way is to use layers, many layers in order to protect your most valuble electrical items

Decent showing of the Aurora (Northern Lights) at lower than normal latitudes would be a good indication.