Solar Eruption Triggers Strongest Radiation Storm

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Submission + - Solar Eruption Triggers Strongest Radiation Storm (mashable.com)

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ForgedArtificer

on Tuesday January 24, 2012 @07:13AM

ForgedArtificer writes: "A recent eruption on the sun will be exposing Earth to the strongest radiation storm seen since 2005.

It is expected to hit Tuesday, Jan 24th, at a speed of 5 million mph (2000 kps) and will potentially disrupt communications and put high-flyers at risk of radiation exposure."

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