- In 2004, SGR 1806-20, a magnetar, released a burst of X-rays as a result of a starquake.This enormous wave of fierce energy was so powerful it actually partially ionized the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Several satellites were actually blinded by the event. https://slate.com/technology/2012/12/cosmic-blast-magnetar-explosion-rocked-earth-on-december-27-2004.html 11 comments space
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