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Ancient Assyrian Tablets Seem To Contain References To A Massive Solar Storm
Scientists report that they may have found the earliest written record of a solar storm in ancient Assyrian tablets.
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These Auroras Look Incredible Filmed From The Space Station In Ultra HD
Video: Here’s something to wind down your night right: NASA Television’s latest feature, a compilation of stunning vistas of both the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis, as viewed from the International Space Station and filmed in 4K Ultra-High Definition.
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The Breathtaking Beauty Of Paragliding Through The Aurora Borealis
Video: Watch as Horacio Llorens paraglides against the backdrop of the Aurora Borealis. It’s especially nice because the paraglider cycles through different coloured lights against the glimmering green of the aurora. His movements are almost poetic, a perfect blend of mixing an extreme sport with the grace of nature.
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What Would Happen If A Massive Solar Storm Hit The Earth?
We all know that major storms can wreak havoc, flooding cities and decimating infrastructure. But there’s an even bigger worry than wind and rain: space weather. If a massive solar storm hit us, our technology would be wiped out. The entire planet could go dark.