It missed us by 9 days

The video discusses the Carrington Event, the largest recorded geomagnetic storm, and its potential impact if a similar event occurred today. It explains solar cycles, sunspots, and how they relate to solar flares and coronal mass ejections. The current solar cycle is approaching its peak, increasing the likelihood of solar storms, which can cause auroras and affect technology. The video highlights the importance of safeguarding infrastructure against such events.

What was the Carrington Event?

• An earthquake

• A hurricane

• A geomagnetic storm

• A volcanic eruption

How often do solar cycles occur?

• Every 5 years

• Every 11 years

• Every 20 years

• Every 50 years

What happens when the Sun's magnetic field lines snap?

• A solar flare occurs

• A new sunspot forms

• The Sun's temperature decreases

• The Sun's rotation speeds up

What is a coronal mass ejection (CME)?

• A type of solar flare

• A release of solar wind

• A burst of solar radiation

• A sunspot formation

What effect did a recent solar wind event have on SpaceX satellites?

• They increased in speed

• They fell out of the sky

• They changed orbit

• They stopped transmitting data

How do solar storms create auroras?

• By increasing the Earth's rotation speed

• By heating the Earth's core

• By causing volcanic eruptions

• By interacting with the Earth's magnetic field

What is a potential economic impact of a major solar storm?

• Increased agricultural yield

• Improved internet speed

• Widespread power outages

• Decreased global temperatures