‘Cannibal Coronal Mass Ejections’ to Trigger Geomagnetic Storms on August 18; Power Grid Fluctuations, Auroras Expected - The Weather Channel

As for the next 24 hours (Tuesday, August 16), NOAA forecasters indicate there is a 30% chance of M-class flares (medium-sized flares) and a 10% chance of X-flares (large flares). - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com

With the Sun approaching its solar maxima (period of maximum activity in its 11-year solar cycle), the ball of fire is practically crackling with animosity. And while we Earthlings were able to enjoy… [+2562 chars]

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