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History and science says no. There has never been a solar flare that had any significant impact on living creatures, including man. There is also no science that predicts any in the future that would - too many things would have to be in perfect alignment for even the largest of solar flares to kill off life on earth. Damage satellites, GPS, communications and some parts of the power grids around the world? Yes, but not enough to cause any significant and long-term damage.
It's great for SyFy books and movies, but it's nothing to worry about.
It's great for SyFy books and movies, but it's nothing to worry about.