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Spoiler Warning for Episode 8 ofX-Men ’97.
X-Men ‘97is never short of exciting surprises for fans, and withthe release of Episode 8 earlier this month, it seemed that one of themajorscenes in the series crawled out of the screen and burst open into the world.
In the said episode, Magneto released an epic blast across the Earth that wiped out all sources of power. This Friday, a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) claimed that a G5 geomagnetic storm has reached the Earth. Was this Magneto’s doing?
Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth, NOAA Issues Warning For Severe Impact
The NOAA gave a warning to the public as soon as they detected a geomagnetic storm hitting the Earth. On a scale of G1 to G5, the latter is the strongest and most extreme. Radio transmissions and satellite navigations are expected to be affected. NOAA stated (viaCBS News):
“Widespread voltage control problems and protective system problems can occur. Some grid systems may experience complete collapse or blackouts. Transformers may experience damage.”
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NOAA explained that the impact of the geomagnetic storm could disrupt not only sources of power but lines of communication as well.
“Geomagnetic storms can impact infrastructure in near-Earth orbit and on Earth’s surface, potentially disrupting communications, the electric power grid, navigation, radio and satellite operations. [The Space Weather Prediction Center] has notified the operators of these systems so they can take protective action.”
Geomagnetic storms can also mean aurora borealis or the northern lights. Sightings of these could be expected in some areas. The first time the administration issued a G4 warning was twenty years ago.
NOAA also warned the public to be “properly informed of storm progression” as these conditions mark a “major disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field.” A moderate solar radiation storm was also observed by the agency that could affect people in aircraft.
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While this is quite a rare occurrence, Space Weather Prediction Center service coordinator Shawn Dahl said that the event last Friday was “pretty extraordinary.” Indeed, there is an average of 100 geomagnetic storms every solar cycle. At this moment, only three had been observed.
X-Men ‘97Might Have Just Predicted A Rare Disturbance Of The Earth
Was Magneto’s electromagnetic pulse attack onX-Men ’97Episode 8 so strong it traveled through reality?
In a video clip shared byX-Men Updateson Twitter, Magneto is shown traveling across the North Pole to emit a widespread electromagnetic pulse, causing a major wipeout of all electronic devices on Earth, and even the activatedPrime Sentinels.
Marvelʼs marketing is crazy.#XMen97pic.twitter.com/dhjPxBf34ehttps://t.co/cWMHomFHeX
— X-Men Updates (@XMenUpdate)August 07, 2025
The page captioned it with, “Marvelʼs marketing is crazy,” a testament to the studio’s creative production as well as respect for science.X-Men ‘97adapted many interesting storylines, includingFatal Attractions, a major crossover event in theX-Menuniverse.
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Magnetosimilarly released an EMP so destructive it wrecked all satellites and disrupted Earth’s electrical systems.X-Men ‘97continues its narrative with only one remaining episode in the chamber.
Be sure to catch Episode 10 this June 21, 2025, only on Disney+.
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