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The White House has a plan in case a solar storm wipes out our technology

Lamar SalterNov 6, 2015, 21:45 IST

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Experts say that an extreme solar storm will strike Earth within ten years, disrupting our use of modern technology and potentially shutting down major power grids and communication networks.

As astronomers continue to closely monitor the high-level activity occurring on the surface of the sun, the White House has revealed plans that would respond to such an event.

Produced by Lamar Salter. Narration by Graham Flanagan.

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