Double blast on Sun aimed at Earth

As predicted, a series of eruptions on the Sun at the weekend caused a blast of violent space weather that hit the Earth, sparking some spectacular displays of the aurora. There may be more to come so stay tuned to the night sky!


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As predicted, a series of eruptions on the Sun at the weekend caused a blast of violent space weather that hit the Earth, sparking some spectacular displays of the aurora. There may be more to come so stay tuned to the night sky!


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  1. 1. Elderlybloke 08:11 PM 8/5/10

    There was an Earthquake here(alright a small one) at the weekend , here in New Zealand.

    This shows that Earthquakes are caused by solar storms.

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  2. 2. TruthHound 06:23 AM 8/6/10

    hmm, and causes tummy aches too... and I initially thought it was the wife’s cooking!

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