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Viva_La_Revolution

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2. Update - R3 Radio blackout now in progress

Reply to Liberal Veteran (Reply #1)

Wed Mar 7, 2012, 12:26 AM

Mar 2012

2012-03-07 01:03 Strong Solar Eruption; Earth-Directed CME Likely

An R3 (Strong) Radio Blackout is now in progress, beginning about 7:00 p.m. EST today. The site of the eruption, previously active Region 1429, is now near center disk, so there's high-potential of an earth-directed CME. In addition, expect the imminent beginning of a Solar Radiation Storm. Analysis now occurring on both fronts, watch here for updates.
http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

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Geomagnetic Storms Could Blow Away the Power Grid [View all] Ilsa Mar 2012 OP

And right on cue...Sunspot AR1429 just let loose an X5 flare. Liberal Veteran Mar 2012 #1

Update - R3 Radio blackout now in progress Viva_La_Revolution Mar 2012 #2

I wonder what the politicians think about this? Ilsa Mar 2012 #5

Politicians "think?" Bigmack Mar 2012 #8

When do you think they will know if we will be hit? nt Mojorabbit Mar 2012 #3

Here's a good guesstimate... and it's pretty too. TalkingDog Mar 2012 #4

Thanks! nt Mojorabbit Mar 2012 #6

Fears of disruption as big solar storm hits the Earth dipsydoodle Mar 2012 #7