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The Lights In The Sky

Stories of Appalachia
Stories of Appalachia
Episode • Dec 13, 2016 • 11m
In 1859, a solar storm stronger than any other in recorded history hit the earth, bringing the northern lights all the way down to Cuba and causing massive interference in telegraph lines throughout the world. Today, Steve and Rod tell the story of what’s become known as the Carrington Event, and what that meant for […]

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