
566: Compilation: Stories about the Apocalypse
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Carrington Event: Solar Storms and Society
This chapter explores the historical significance of the Carrington event and its chilling effects on Earth, initiated by a massive solar storm in 1859. It discusses the chaos that followed, including widespread telegraph malfunctions and brilliant auroras, while connecting the dots between past solar events and our modern dependence on technology. The narrative emphasizes the potential catastrophic consequences of future solar storms and the importance of personal and community preparedness in the face of these natural phenomena.
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