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The Carrington Event: Echoes of the Past

This chapter explores the historical Carrington event of 1859, where a massive solar flare disrupted telegraph systems and shocked operators. It connects past solar storms to modern risks for electrical infrastructure, emphasizing vulnerabilities in our reliance on technology.

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