Powerful Solar Storm Disrupts Communications – Scientists Warn of $2,000 Billion Solar ‘Katrina’

An X2.2 flare erupted from the sun’s active region 1158 (at lower right) -  Powerful solar storm disrupts communications (Sify): Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) A powerful solar flare has triggered the largest space weather storm in four years, disrupting some ground communications on earth. Classified as a Class X flare, the Feb 15 event also [...] continue reading the breaking news