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The Universe S5E3 — Magnetic Storm
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The Universe•Season 5•Episode 3

Magnetic Storm

6.9/10 · 77 votesAug 12, 201045 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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A look at magnetic storms – "Solar Katrinas" created by the sun with the power of ten-thousand nuclear weapons that could cause global electrical blackouts, electronics malfunctions and communication disasters if one should hit the Earth.

Seasons9

Season 5 Episodes8

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David Ackroyd

David Ackroyd

Erik Thompson

Erik Thompson

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Episode Summary

"Magnetic Storm" is episode 3 of The Universe season 5. It scored 6.9/10 from 77 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on August 12, 2010.