Scientist Warns Solar Flares Could Devastate Infrastructure
Clip: 9/19/2017 | 7m 56sVideo has Closed Captions
Some major activity has been taking place at the center of our solar system.
Earlier this month, the sun emitted several powerful bursts of radiation called solar flares, including one on Sept. 6 that was the most powerful on record in more than a decade. We speak with Fermilab scientist Don Lincoln.
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Scientist Warns Solar Flares Could Devastate Infrastructure
Clip: 9/19/2017 | 7m 56sVideo has Closed Captions
Earlier this month, the sun emitted several powerful bursts of radiation called solar flares, including one on Sept. 6 that was the most powerful on record in more than a decade. We speak with Fermilab scientist Don Lincoln.
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