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Did the Carrington Event of 1859 Affect Telegraphs?
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- A massive solar storm in 1859 caused bright auroras visible near the equator.
- Telegraph systems experienced sparks and operators received electric shocks.
- Some telegraph lines continued to work even after being disconnected from batteries.
- Today a similar event could cause widespread power grid failures.
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