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What Was the Worst Solar Flare in History?

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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A strong solar flare can create geomagnetic storms and significantly interrupt satellites and all communication devices on Earth.

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Solar Flare Cme Phenomenal GIF

Geomagnetic storms start as eruptions in the sun.

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Sun Sun Rays GIF

The sun releases big blobs of plasma into space; if it goes toward Earth, it can interact with Earth’s magnetic field and create geomagnetic storms.

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Solar Flare GIF

The storms will disrupt grid lines and even induce currents in cables under the ocean. Need more trivia about a solar flare? Here we go.

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Solar Flare GIF

Could a solar flare destroy the internet? According to a research paper from the University of California, major solar storms will interfere with internet infrastructure.

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Solar Flare GIF

Therefore, we should install undersea internet cables at lower latitudes to minimize the risk.

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The Sun Solar Storm GIF

What happens every 11 years in the sun? The sun has a solar cycle where its magnetic field completely flips every 11 years.

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The Sun Solar Flare GIF

What was the worst solar flare in history? The most significant solar storm, the “Carrington event,” occurred in September 1859.

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Erupción Solar... En El Sol GIF

What are the three biggest solar flares in history? The three biggest solar flares in history occurred in 2000 (the Bastille Day Event),

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The Sun Solar Flare GIF

2003 (the haunting Halloween storms), and 2006 (the X-Ray sun flare for Christmas).

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Solar Flare GIF

Can astronauts survive solar flares? Most solar protons can’t go through the body of the Space Station.

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Sun Fireball GIF

Hence, astronauts are safe as long as they stay inside.

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Circling Around The Sun Fireball GIF

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