STRONG SOLAR FLARES IN
PROGRESS: A new
sunspot that abruptly grew into
a giant this weekend is
crackling with strong solar
flares. An X-class flare earlier
today caused a widespread
shortwave radio blackout in the
southern hemisphere. More
explosions are in the offing.
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