Science's Greatest Mysteries
Solar Superstorms
Season 1 Episode 2 of 6
Solar superstorms, explosions on the surface of the sun which can release clouds of electrically charged particles containing energy equivalent to millions of nuclear bombs. The documentary reveals how, if and when these superstorms reach Earth, they have the potential to cause blackouts, satellite malfunctions and more
Science's Greatest Mysteries airs on RTE2 at 1:25 AM, Monday 2 December. (Subtitles, repeat.)
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