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590: When Earth's Shield Fails the Dead Will Rise | The Plasma Apocalypse (STRIPPED)

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Apr 23, 2025
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INSIGHT

Earth's Weakening Magnetic Shield

  • Earth's magnetic field acts as a critical shield against solar radiation and plasma from the sun.
  • Currently, this shield is weakening, with significant anomalies like the South Atlantic Anomaly and the accelerating North Magnetic Pole shift.
ANECDOTE

1921 Solar Storm Anecdote

  • The 1921 solar storm caused fires and equipment failures even with a strong magnetic field.
  • A similar storm today could devastate technology and infrastructure due to the weakened field.
INSIGHT

Carrington Event Effects

  • The 1859 Carrington Event showed intense solar activity causing auroras visible near the equator and compasses failing.
  • It demonstrated how plasma can penetrate the magnetic shield affecting navigation and environment drastically.
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