Solar storm hurtles towards Earth

13/07/12 17:42 CET

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A huge solar flare has erupted on the surface of the sun and it appears that a solar storm is now heading for Earth.

The flare sent a wave of plasma toward Earth at a speed of about 1,400 km per second.

It’s expected to reach the planet by 7:00 am on Saturday.

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