Solar Flare Scare: Radar Disruption Incident

During the Cold War, a significant solar flare disrupted a set of US surveillance radars, leading to the mistaken belief that the Soviets were intentionally blocking the radars. This scenario had been anticipated, with plans in place for the US to respond by firing nuclear missiles within 15 minutes. However, scientists were able to provide an explanation for the disruption, preventing the escalation of the situation.

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