The Solar Flare That Could Shut Down the World
Narrated by Marc Scott, a documentary narrator for science and natural‑hazard stories, this short explains how a modern Carrington‑level solar storm could cripple satellites, grids, and even the global internet. Learn more on my documentary narration page.
In 1859, Earth experienced a solar storm so intense it shocked telegraph operators and lit the skies as far south as the Caribbean. Known as the Carrington Event, it remains the most powerful solar flare ever recorded. But what would happen if it occurred today?
Full Transcript
A solar flare could wipe out the internet.
And it’s happened before.
In 1859, Earth was hit by a solar storm so powerful, it lit up the skies with auroras as far south as the Caribbean.
Telegraph systems sparked. Operators were shocked.
And it all came from 93 million miles away.
It’s called the Carrington Event—the strongest solar storm ever recorded.
Now imagine that…
But today.
Satellites fried. GPS offline.
Power grids overwhelmed.
Internet cables—especially undersea ones—burned out by geomagnetic currents.
It wouldn’t just crash your Wi‑Fi.
It could shut down banking. Flights. Emergency response.
Global chaos… in minutes.
Scientists say we’re overdue.
The sun goes through cycles.
And the next big flare?
It’s not a question of if—
It’s when.
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