Power cuts threat as sun storm hits earth

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A huge mass of electrically-charged particles thrown out by a gigantic eruption on the Sun is due to strike the Earth tonight.

Scientists expect it to trigger one of the most violent geomagnetic storms ever recorded.

The result could be widespread power surges and even blackouts, disrupted TV and mobile phone signals, and broken down communication satellites.

At the same time the Northern Lights, normally confined to polar latitudes, may produce dazzling displays in the skies above southern Britain.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-200952/Power-cuts-threat-sun-storm-hits-earth.html#ixzz1efmNZB00