Do scientists have any idea on how often these large solar flares occur?

An average of every 11 years, the sun enters solar maximum, which is a peak of sun spot activity. During that period, CME's and solar flares tend to be more active. But solar flares can occur at any time, but are less frequent during periods of solar minimum.

After the massive solar flare (0:40), did a lot of people get radiation poisoning from the massive amount of solar (and radioactive!) energy?

No, we are protected by Earth's magnetic field, which diverts most solar radiation around the planet.

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The threat to earth

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Description: Earth’s tough defenses keep us from even noticing most solar storms. But find out what happened in 1859, and what may happen the next time a solar megastorm strikes our planet.

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Earth’s tough defenses keep us from even noticing most solar storms. But find out what happened in 1859, and what may happen the next time a solar megastorm strikes our planet. Created by NOVA.

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