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One of the strongest solar storms in years engulfed Earth early Thursday, but scientists say the planet may have lucked out. Hours after the storm arrived, officials said there were no reports of problems with power grids, GPS, satellites or other technologies that are often disrupted by solar storms.

Solar storm having limited impact

Last updated Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 3:41pm

WASHINGTON -- One of the strongest solar storms in years engulfed Earth early Thursday, but scientists say the planet may have lucked out.

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An image released by NASA on March 5, 2012 is a view of a X1 solar flare in a new active region on the sun, region 1429. It has let loose two M-class flares and one X-class so far. The M-class flares erupted on March 2 and on March 4. The third flare, rated an X1, peaked at 10:30 ET on March 4. A CME accompanied each flare, though due to the fact that this active region is still off to the side of the sun, they will likely have a weak effect on Earth's magnetosphere. (AP Photo/NASA)

Scientists prepare for impact of solar storm on Earth

Last updated Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 10:11am

WASHINGTON -- The largest solar storm in five years was due to arrive on Earth early Thursday, promising to shake the globe's magnetic field while expanding the Northern Lights.

The storm started with a massive solar flare earlier in the week and grew as it raced outward from the sun, expanding like a giant soap bubble, scientists said. When it strikes, the particles will be moving at 4 million mph.

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Thishandout image provided by NASA, taken Sunday night, shows a solar flare erupting on the sun. Space weather officials say the strongest solar storm in more than six years is already bombarding Earth with radiation, with more to come. Physicist Doug Biesecker said the biggest concern from the speedy eruption is the radiation, which arrived on Earth an hour later.

USU prof. says it's safe to enjoy solar flares

Last updated Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 7:39am

LOGAN — Solar flares nearly 93 million miles away have sparked both awe and concerns this week on our small blue-green planet.

People intrigued by space and beauty have enjoyed photographic images of the flaring sun, and of aurora borealis effects the flare caused on Earth.

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