Solar flares are explosions on the sun's surface associated with complex sunspot groups and strong magnetic fields. The past couple of weeks we've experienced one of the worst solar storms to date. What does that mean for us here on earth? Nothing too drastic, although many may find that their GPS (Global Positioning System) may be acting up or their smartphone might have trouble locating things.
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