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Jason Morton

May 24

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Geomagnetic Solar Storms Like The Carrington Effect Of 1859 Would Be Catastrophic In The Modern Era, Reminding Of The Suns Devastating Potential

It’s happened before, we nearly saw it happen again, and the likelihood of it happening anytime soon is worthy of a look. From the 1859 Carrington Event to what it would do to our lives today.

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After spending 25 years in Law Enforcement and changing careers I am here to write about the things I see, things I know, and things I find curious. Be ready!

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