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Title: Solar Flares and the Carrington Event Post by: Jitendra Hydonus on Jan 19, 2020 02:55 pm https://www.history.com/news/a-perfect-solar-superstorm-the-1859-carrington-event Ice core samples have determined that the Carrington Event was twice as big as any other solar storm in the last 500 years. What would be the impact of a similar storm today? According to a 2008 report from the National Academy of Sciences, it could cause “extensive social and economic disruptions” due to its impact on power grids, satellite communications and GPS systems. The potential price tag? Between $1 trillion and $2 trillion. |