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What can strong CMEs affect on the earth

A - CMEs can cause fires on the surface of the earth
B - CMEs can cause damage to power grids by overloading them
C - CMEs can change cloud formation and decrease albedo
D - CMEs can cause radio blackouts due to energetic photons

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CMEs can also cause surges in electrical currents which overload power grids causing widespread blackouts. Also, according to NASA, CMEs can jostle Earth's magnetic field which can impair radio transmissions and increase radio static in Earth's ionosphere.

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