Horizon S49E9 — Solar Storms: The Threat to Planet Earth

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Horizon•Season 49•Episode 9

Solar Storms: The Threat to Planet Earth

7.9/10 · 41 votesMar 6, 201260 min

Ranked #5 of 12 in Season 49•−0.1 vs season avg

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Scientists are expecting a fit of violent activity on the sun which will propel billions of tonnes of superheated gas and pulses of energy towards our planet. They have the power to close down our modern technological civilization. Horizon meets the space weathermen who are

Directed byBen Fox

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Episode Summary

"Solar Storms: The Threat to Planet Earth" is episode 9 of Horizon season 49. It scored 7.9/10 from 41 votes, ranking #5 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Ben Fox, it aired on March 6, 2012.

Next: E10 · Out of Control?Best of Season 49