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The March 1989 Geomagnetic Storm 🌌 How a Solar Flare Caused a Major Blackout


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On March 13, 1989, a powerful solar flare and coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun caused one of the most intense geomagnetic storms in modern history—leading to a massive blackout in Quebec, Canada and disrupting satellites, communications, and even the space shuttle Discovery. 🌍⚡In this video, we break down:
  • What caused the 1989 geomagnetic storm
  • How solar activity affects Earth's power grid and satellites
  • The science behind auroras and solar flares
  • What we’ve learned since—and could it happen again?
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