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Electrical Grids Threatened as Sun Storm about to Hit Earth

DailMailUK, 8/19/11, (LINK)

A huge mass of electrically-charged particles thrown out by a gigantic eruption on the Sun is due to strike the Earth tonight.

Scientists expect it to trigger one of the most violent geomagnetic storms ever recorded.

The result could be widespread power surges and even blackouts, disrupted TV and mobile phone signals, [...]

Surprise NASA Press Conference

HotBedInfo, 8/18/11

In a surprise announcement, NASA says it will hold a press conference (Thursday Aug. 18, 11am PDT) to discuss “new details about the structure of solar storms and the impact they have on Earth.”

The news briefing will begin at 2 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast live on the NASA TV [...]