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A Giant Sun Storm During the Vietnam War Likely Exploded Dozens of Mines
“The extreme space weather events of early August 1972 had significant impact on the US Navy, which have not been widely reported.”
Becky Ferreira
11.8.18
Disaster Forecast
FEMA Is Preparing for a Solar Superstorm That Would Take Down the Grid
The looming threat of extreme space weather has FEMA preparing for the perfect solar storm, and an unimaginable power grid disaster, FOIA documents reveal.
Sarah Emerson
6.20.17
Space
Astronomers: Our Sun Is Likely Capable of Producing an Apocalyptic 'Superflare'
But we'll probably be OK.
Michael Byrne
3.25.16
Space
Let's Chill Out About This Imminent Apocalyptic Solar Super-Flare Business
Our Sun can and will produce some epic technology-destroying solar flares, but we'll probably keep our atmosphere.
Michael Byrne
8.16.15
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