Solar Storms Threaten Earth with Intensifying CME Strikes and Flares.

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Solar Storms Threaten Earth with Intensifying CME Strikes and Flares.
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A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun has hit Earth, sparking a G1-class solar storm which could intensify to G2-class in the coming hours. While G1-class storms are generally harmless, G2-class storms can disrupt wireless communications and GPS services, causing trouble for airlines, mariners, ham radio controllers and drone operators. NOAA's DSCOVR satellite is monitoring the solar storm and its impact on Earth.

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