The Carrington Event was the strongest geomagnetic storm known to
have hit the Earth since at least the 14th century. Based on examinations
of ice samples, scientists believe that geomagnetic storms two and three
times stronger have occurred prior to the 14th century. Here's a first hand
report of the affects on telegraph operations, as reported on
September 5th, 1859 in the New York Times.
https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1859/09/05/79574906.pdf
What will happen to our technology intense civilization the next time
this happens?
73
Frank
W3LPL
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