NASA Says Large Coronal Mass Ejection on Sun Headed for Earth: Expected Arrival Augus

Unhypnotized

Truth feeder
08-03-2010 04:00 AM
solar_flare_cme.jpg


'The problem is, the eruption occurred on the side of the sun facing earth which means, the Coronal Mass Ejection is on its way to the planet earth. It's expected arrival is Aug. 3. This is known as a geomagnetic storm, and they have been known to cause electrical power outages and damage communications satellites. They drive shock waves which produce energetic particles that can be damaging to both electronic equipment and astronauts that venture outside the protection of the Earth's magnetic field.'

Read more: NASA Says Large Coronal Mass Ejection on Sun Headed for Earth: Expected Arrival August 3rd
 
Top