Coronal mass ejections send huge numbers of high energy protons into space. These are far more easily shielded by standard spacecraft construction techniques than cosmic/gamma rays. No contest between which scenario is more dangerous. The main danger during CMEs is to EVA (spacewalks), since the pressure suits are not easily shielded to a sufficient degree.
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Coronal mass ejections send huge numbers of high energy protons into space. These are far more easily shielded by standard spacecraft construction techniques than cosmic/gamma rays. No contest between which scenario is more dangerous. The main danger during CMEs is to EVA (spacewalks), since the pressure suits are not easily shielded to a sufficient degree.
No that would be Maine. Florida would be the turd dangling just before dropping off.
Sadly, ALL continents are full of greedy, selfish pigs*. But hurrah for this doctor doing something to improve outcomes for patients.
* Except Antarctica. I've heard good things about the penguins down there from the slashdot crowd.
Ugh. I think we need an equivalent to Godwin's law to the effect that the first reference to MS Bob in a thread renders it closed.
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind...