Solar flare headed towards Earth
Jul 13, 2012 |
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A solar flare is headed for Earth but will only cause slight communication disturbances, the SA National Space Agency says
Spokeswoman Catherine Webster said the massive ejection of energy from the Sun would likely impact Earth’s magnetic field late on Saturday morning.
“The effects of a coronal mass ejection will not harm humans and other life forms on Earth, as we are protected by the Earth’s magnetic field,” she said.
“It can cause disturbances to our communication systems like global positioning systems, radio communications, cellphones and DSTV (satellite television).”
The space agency expected only minor disturbances at this stage, which could last the whole weekend. It would continue to monitor the flare’s impact.
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M4V
Oh my word! it has started. ayeye the end is nearReport Abuse
DjEp
@M4VDont wory yourself, it will start with politicians such as Zuma and Malema
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M4V
DjEp@M4V
Dont wory yourself, it will start with politicians such as Zuma and Malema
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Lol!!!
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Candyboy
eish..........Nevvy is returning back homeReport Abuse
DjEp
Even the Sun is angry at what is happening on earth especialy in South Africa.Report Abuse
RobinH
M4V: This is nothing new. They seem to be appearing more frequently lately, but I reckon that is simply because our observation technology has improved. End of the world? Nah.Report Abuse
M4V
RobinHM4V: This is nothing new. They seem to be appearing more frequently lately, but I reckon that is simply because our observation technology has improved. End of the world? Nah.
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I was reading about Nasa’s research on solar flares. It said the flairs would start late 2011 and become worse by the end of 2012 to a point that they will wipe out the power supply on earth not even the Satellites in space are safe.
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sakhomba
2012Report Abuse
M4V
Candyboyeish..........Nevvy is returning back home
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who or what is nevvy?
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RobinH
M4V: So?Report Abuse
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