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570: COMPILATION: The Stories That Made Me a Believer

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

CHAPTER

The Sun's Fury: Impact of Solar Storms

This chapter examines the relationship between solar activity, such as flares and coronal mass ejections, and their effects on Earth's magnetic field. It highlights historical events like the Carrington Event and explores the potential chaos a future massive solar storm could unleash on modern civilization. From power outages to societal breakdowns, the chapter paints a chilling picture of how vulnerable humanity is to the whims of the Sun.

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