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Could the Carrington Event happen again?

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The aurora was a result of the most intense solar storm in recorded history, now called the Carrington Event .

Solar storms can send out large clouds of electrified gas and dust at up to two million miles per hour.

These particles can disrupt and distort Earth ’s magnetic field.

A similar event has the potential to cause widespread disruptions and damage to electronics aboard Earth -orbiting satellites.

According to Gianninas , it can take between several hours and a few days for particles from a CME to reach Earth .

This can give utility companies, satellite operators, and crew aboard the International Space Station some time to prepare their systems for impact.

NOAA ’s Space Weather Prediction Center also tracks all of this activity and can be a good resource for determining where and when the aurora might be visible.

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