When Our Star Erupts - The 1859 Solar Storm And More : Short Wave : NPR

In 1859, astronomer Richard Carrington was studying the Sun when he witnessed the most intense geomagnetic storm recorded in history. The storm, triggered by a giant solar flare, sent brilliant auroral displays across the globe causing electrical sparking and fires in telegraph stations.Short Wave's scientist-in-residence Regina G. Barber talks to solar physicist Dr. Samaiyah Farid about what's now known as the Carrington event and about what may happen the next time a massive solar storm hits Earth. You can check out NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory for pictures of our Sun in real-time: go.nasa.gov/3LOWV1uCurious about other parts of our solar system? Email the show at shortwave@.

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Short Wave : NPR

Close-up View Of A Massive X22 Solar Flare Erupts On The, 59% OFF

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Radio Waves: DRM Part of BBC Story, Antennas and Smith Charts

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Short Wave : NPR

Close-up View Of A Massive X22 Solar Flare Erupts On The, 59% OFF

When Our Star Erupts - The 1859 Solar Storm And More : Short Wave

Close-up View Of A Massive X22 Solar Flare Erupts On The, 59% OFF

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