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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2012 · 4 MIN

ScienceCast 53: The Surprising Power of a Solar Storm

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A flurry of solar activity in early March dumped enough heat in Earth's upper atmosphere to power every residence in New York City for two years. The heat has since dissipated, but there's more to come as the solar cycle intensifies.

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