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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

    Discover the awe-inspiring Carrington Event, the most powerful solar storm ever recorded, which had significant impacts on Earth’s atmosphere and technological systems. Learn how solar flares and the resulting geomagnetic disturbances can disrupt our satellite-based technologies and electrical infrastructure, highlighting the importance of preparedness in our technologically dependent world.