Neil deGrasse Tyson: Everyone Needs To 'Chilax' About Solar Flares - They're Destructive But We're Safe

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 StarTalk Radio, Neil deGrasse Tyson explains what a solar flare is and why we should all "chilax."

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