Scientists Correct Date Error in 1840s Geomagnetic Storm Account
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Researchers have resolved a historical mystery regarding a geomagnetic storm that delayed a train in the 19th century. The original 1841 date reported in Nature was found to be a typo, clarifying the timeline of this space weather event.
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Originally published by arstechnica