Solar flares are a rather common occurrence that, if strong enough, could cause a huge catastrophe on Earth by causing mass communication disruptions and power outages. Our favorite astrophysicist, and host of $4, Neil deGrasse Tyson explains what a solar flare is and why we should all "chilax."
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