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What kind of solar event does the article mainly describe?

A standard solar flare

A solar particle storm

A solar eclipse

A Carrington event

How do scientists know this storm occurred 14,300 years ago?

From ancient written records

From satellite data

It destroyed satellites

From tree rings in the French Alps

Why is the Carrington Event mentioned?

To suggest solar storms are harmless

To compare a modern major event with the ancient one

To show that we’ve never experienced a solar flare before

To measure temperature

What would be the main danger of a storm like this today?

Weather changes

An extinction level event

Ocean level rise

Damage to satellites and power grids

What does the term “Miyake events” refer to?

Earthquakes

Extrem temperature reductions

Rare, powerful solar particle events

It lasts longer

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Words

Definitions

A form of carbon used in dating old organic material

A period in history

the basic systems and structures a society needs, like power and transportation

the state of being open to harm or attack

a subatomic particle with a positive charge

a violent disturbance in a natural system

Vocabulary Matching – Synonyms in Context

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Definitions

discovered

enormous

uncommon

overshadows

trace

Discussion Questions

Do you think modern society is prepared for natural events like solar storms? Why or why not?

How do you think our dependence on technology increases our vulnerability to space weather?

What can governments or individuals do to be better prepared for unexpected natural events?

The Sun’s Fury: Ancient Storm May Outclass Anything in Modern History

June 10, 2025•5 min read•International•Intermediate