Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell S8E7 — Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections
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Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell•Season 8•Episode 7

Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections

7.8/10 · 32 votesJun 7, 202010 min

Ranked #15 of 20 in Season 8•−0.2 vs season avg

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The sun. Smooth and round and peaceful. Except when it suddenly vomits radiation and plasma in random directions. These solar flares and coronal mass ejections, or CMEs can hit earth and have serious consequences for humanity. How exactly do they work, how bad could they

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Episode Summary

"Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections" is episode 7 of Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 32 votes, ranking #15 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on June 7, 2020.

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