Submitted by: Doris Parker
Monday, August 8, 2011 7:08 AM EDT
Severe Solar Storms Could Disrupt Earth This Decade: NOAA
By IB Times Staff Reporter
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a federal agency that focuses on the condition of the oceans and atmosphere, said a severe solar storm could cause global disruptions in GPS systems, power grids, satellite communications, and airline communications.
With solar activity expected to peak around 2013, the Sun is entering a particularly active time and big flares like the recent one will likely be common during the next few years.
