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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 18 MIN

Solar Storms: How the Sun Could Crash the Internet | Space Weather Explained

from The SpaceInfo Podcast · host SpaceInfo Club

☀️ What if a solar storm shut down the internet—worldwide?🌐 From the terrifying Carrington Event of 1859 to the technology risks we face today, this episode unpacks how solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) could cause a global digital blackout. We’ll also look at how NASA and NOAA are tracking these cosmic threats and what future missions could be at risk.🚀 In This Episode:What is a solar storm, and how do they start?Why space weather is a real-world threatWhat would happen if a CME hit Earth todayHow we monitor and prepare for solar activityThe impact on satellites, GPS, airlines, and the internetPlus: The science behind auroras🛰️ Whether you’re into space science, prepping, or just love cosmic catastrophes, this deep dive into solar storms is not one to miss.🌌 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more episodes on the Sun, space weather, black holes, and beyond.#SolarStorm #SpacePodcast #CarringtonEvent #SolarFlares #SpaceWeather #SunExplained #NASA #SciencePodcast #TechBlackout

☀️ What if a solar storm shut down the internet—worldwide?🌐 From the terrifying Carrington Event of 1859 to the technology risks we face today, this episode unpacks how solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) could cause a global digital blackout. We’ll also look at how NASA and NOAA are tracking these cosmic threats and what future missions could be at risk.🚀 In This Episode:What is a solar storm, and how do they start?Why space weather is a real-world threatWhat would happen if a CME hit Earth todayHow we monitor and prepare for solar activityThe impact on satellites, GPS, airlines, and the internetPlus: The science behind auroras🛰️ Whether you’re into space science, prepping, or just love cosmic catastrophes, this deep dive into solar storms is not one to miss.🌌 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more episodes on the Sun, space weather, black holes, and beyond.#SolarStorm #SpacePodcast #CarringtonEvent #SolarFlares #SpaceWeather #SunExplained #NASA #SciencePodcast #TechBlackout

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