Doomsday: History's Most Dangerous Podcast · Brad Choma

The Carrington Geomagnetic Superstorm of 1859 | Episode 105

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Telegraph wires sparked with fire and operators were electrocuted as a solar flare from 1859 overwhelmed Earth's magnetic field.

This episode explores the Carrington Geomagnetic Superstorm of 1859, detailing how a massive solar flare disrupted telegraph systems and caused auroras worldwide. It examines the science behind solar flares, their historical impact, and the potential catastrophic consequences if a similar event occurred today, while also discussing the importance of communication in human evolution.

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