Solar flares and upside down rivers

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Solar flares and upside down rivers

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Feb 17, 2011

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How could solar flares disrupt global communications? Have you ever heard of upside down rivers? Dr Karl and for a special bonus week, Dr Chris have the answers to another weeks of science conundrums.

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Feb 17, 2011

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