This week, we are discussing Solar Storms and their damaging effects they can have on the Earth. Twice in recorded history have these storms caused massive damage to communications and power grids. As our society continues to advance, are we ready to deal with the eventuality that we could wind up in the dark?

Episode Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm

https://scitechdaily.com/massive-geomagnetic-storm-coronal-mass-ejection-from-the-sun-could-knock-out-the-power-grid-and-internet/https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/19531796.pdf

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/19531796.pdf

https://eiscouncil.org/gmd-geomagnetic-disturbance/

https://www.tdworld.com/utility-business/article/21243198/transformative-times-update-on-the-us-transformer-supply-chain

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Show Music:

Intro/Outro:

Cody Martin - Leviathan

https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667

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