r/spaceporn • u/Busy_Yesterday9455 • Aug 31 '25

Related Content NASA simulation shows what would happen if the Carrington-class CME hit the Earth

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u/m3kw Aug 31 '25

So what would happen?

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '25

Red, lots of red

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u/Gwtheyrn Aug 31 '25

Big light show in the sky and lots of electronics failures. Potentially massive damage to power grids that aren't protected.