Massive explosions on sun sending charged particles our way

A massive explosion on the sun's surface has triggered the largest solar radiation storm since 2005, hurling charged particles at Earth. (NASA / May 4, 2012) They arrive here in eight minutes! Read more here: http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-solar-storms-20120505,0,5374082,full.story
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