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  • The Carrington Event: A Glimpse into a Solar Storm’s Impact on Earth

    The Carrington Event: A Glimpse into a Solar Storm’s Impact on Earth

    The Carrington Event, which occurred in 1859, is the most powerful solar storm ever recorded. Named after Richard Carrington, the British astronomer who first observed it, this event had profound effects on Earth’s atmosphere and technological systems. Let’s delve into its impact on our planet. Flares vs. CMEs The lead time between a solar flare…