"CHAIN REACTION"
EXPLOSION:
Yesterday, a magnetic filament
on the sun erupted, setting off
a chain reaction that included a
solar flare, two types of radio
blackout, and a potentially
Earth-directed CME. Minor to
moderate geomagnetic storms are
possible on Feb. 27th. Full
story @ Spaceweather.com.
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Above:
A magnetic filaments lifts off
on Feb. 24th, the first step
in a chain reaction of space
weather events.
