Threat to Electric Grid, Communications Systems Feared as Strong Solar Storm Heads Toward Earth
Federal weather agency says the sun produced strong solar flares beginning Wednesday, resulting in five outbursts of plasma capable of disrupting satellites in orbit and power grids here on Earth.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — An unusually strong solar storm headed toward Earth could produce northern lights in America this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications.
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