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Large Solar Flares Generate Geomagnetic Storm

EU–(ENEWSPF)–8 March 2012.  A pair of unusually large solar flares early yesterday generated a Coronal Mass Ejection that will reach Earth around mid-day today. It will likely cause at least a strong geomagnetic storm that could affect satellites in space and trigger auroral displays. 

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The effects at ground level are expected to be limited, but there is a good chance for some excellent auroral displays in the north.

The extra-large two solar flares occurred at…

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