Solar flare can affect communications

posted on: Jan 24 2012 9:4 by RDugey. Viewed 26 times.


The largest solar eruption since 2005 began to impact on the Earth, by bombarding the planet with magnetic particles which can disrupt communications satellite, yesterday announced US authorities.

The eruption, which occurred on Sunday near the center of the Sun, will cast particles of protons into the land until tomorrow Wednesday, warned the Administration National Oceanic and atmospheric (NOAA).